Outline of Belarusian literature to 1920 3221-S2-0ZL11K
The classes aim is to provide systematic knowledge needed to complete the course, familiarize students with Belarusian literature to 1920.
The object of the course is so called new Belarusian literature, which was based on language and folk art. The revival of the Belarusian language and literature is discussed in relation to historical and social events (insurgent activity, a restrictive policy of the tsarist regime, the liquidation of Vilnius University, the breakdown of student organizations, preventing Belarusian publications). Attention is drawn to the impact of the romantic idea of on folk interest, the role of the Vilnius intelligentsia and filomats youth in promoting Belarusian folk art, as well as the contribution of Polish-Belarussian writers in the revival of Belarusian language and literature (J. Barshchevski, A. Rypin, J. Chechot, V. Dunin-Martsinkevich). Points to the development of the Belarusian literature realistic literature (works by F. Bahushevich, J. Luchyna, A. Hurynovich, F. Tapcheuski).
Estimated number of hours that a student should spend on mastering the content is approximately - 120 (60 hrs. of classes ectures and 60 hours. of indyvidual student's work).
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, student:
1. KNOWLEDGE:
subject and methodological characteristics of research in Belarusian studies as well as terminology used in this area
main theories of literary and language studies and linguistics-based research methodologies
basic trends in Belarusian studies
the process of development of literature in Belarus from the historical and literary perspective
writers and poets of particular works of Belarusian literature, especially the ones written after the 80s of the 20th century
characteristics of Belarusian literature or the Belarusian language in connection with other languages or literature of other countries
identify the role of specific historical events for the development of Belarusian literature and the Belarusian language in the context of European history
2. SKILLS:
analyse literary works, using a variety of sources and methods as well as interpret their meaning
prepare comparative literary or linguistic analyses on his or her own, using relevant methods and research tools
recognise the most significant literary works of Belarusian, especially the ones written after the nineteen eighties and prepare critical analyses and interpretations
assess the role of the legacy of particular authors of Belarusian literature against the historical and literary background
use a broader terminology of literary studies in the process of analysing literary works
use research methods of various theoretical models while interpreting a literary work
present theories of researchers of Belarusian literature and the Belarusian language as well as draw conclusions about the development of the language and literature and present synthetic overviews
formulate informed critical opinions on Belarusian culture, following the research in given areas and personal experience
3. SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
identify and solve dilemmas about the profession
take active part in initiatives undertaken to preserve cultural heritage, including the heritage of Belarus
take regular part in cultural life, including the cultural life of Belarus, using various media and its forms
Assessment criteria
Presence and activity in the classroom, current preparation for classes, current oral and written tests, oral final pass.
Bibliography
1. Biełaruskaja litaratura: Chrestamatyja. Czastka pierszaja (druhaja pałowa XVIII - perszaja pałowa XIX stst.). Mińsk 2006.
2. Biełaruskaja litaratura: Chrestamatyja. Czastka druhaja (1850-1900). Mińsk 2006.
3. Biełaruskaja litaratura: Chrestamatyja. Czastka treciaja (1901–1920). Mińsk 2006.
3. Biełaruskija piśmienniki: Bijabiblijagraficzny słounik: U szasci tamach. Mińsk 1992-1995.
4. Łojka A. Historyja biełaruskaj literatury. Mińsk 1989.