English Literature 1 3301-L1ENLIT1
The survey practical course in English literature concentrates on the pre-modern and early-modern English literature.
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the diachronic and synchronic description of British literature through a discussion of major periods in literary history, the presentation of key authors representing those periods as well as major literary styles and genres. The classes also allow students to discern and practice different interpretative paths that follow from different methodologies current in literary studies.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate has familiarity with
K_W04 literary works of English literature in connection with historical and cultural processes, at an advanced level
Abilities: the graduate is able to
K_U04 analyze at an advanced level literary works of English literature in connection with historical and cultural processes.
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
Assessment criteria
No more than three absences are acceptable.
The criteria and the format of the final exam (and the retake) are specified by the course instructor. They can include:
- mid semester and final tests (verified learning outcomes: W,U)
- being active during classes, answering questions amd taking part in class discussions (verified learning outcomes: W,U,K)
- completing short tasks during classes, working in groups (verified learning outcomes: W,U,K)
Bibliography
Reading List (obligatory reading):
1. The Dream of the Rood
2. G. Chaucer, the General Prologue to:
3. G. Chaucer, Canterbury Tales a selected tale
4. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
5. W. Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or other comedy
6. W. Shakespeare, Hamlet or other tragedy
7. Metaphysical Poets: i.e. John Donne, G. Herbert, a selection of amorous and religious lyrics
8. J. Milton, Paradise Lost (Invocation, Book IX)
9. A. Pope, The Rape of the Lock czy wszyscy robią?
10. J. Austen, Pride and Prejudice, or Northanger Abbey
Additional texts will be chosen by the course instructor.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: