Introduction to Literary Studies CLIL 1 3301-L1ILS-CLIL1
The first part of this two-semester course is a compulsory requirement for first-year English Studies students.
The course aims to familiarise students with key literary terminology, language tools, and rhetorical frameworks essential for the critical analysis of literary and cultural texts. Focused on poetry, drama and performance, narrative fiction, and adaptation studies, it includes practical guidance on writing critical essays as well as theatre and screen adaptation reviews. Topics covered include interpreting essay questions, structuring essays and paragraphs, and developing an academic writing style. The course also provides extensive practice in using spoken and written English for academic purposes.
Overall, the course introduces students to the scholarly methods required for the academic study of literature. It equips them with foundational terminology for critically approaching literary texts and introduces essential frameworks that will support their engagement with more advanced courses in the future. The course is divided into three broad sections: poetry, drama, and narrative genres.
In the poetry section, students are introduced to the principles of scansion and meter, along with essential poetic devices and genres that support the analysis of a wide range of poetic forms (e.g., the sonnet). Selected poems are discussed to develop analytical skills.
The drama section begins with an in-depth exploration of Aristotle’s "Poetics." Its primary objective is to supplement the introduction to Elizabethan theatre covered in the History of English Literature course. This section examines the cultural and social background of sixteenth-century theatre and includes the analysis of a selected Elizabethan play and its theatrical or film adaptations.
Finally, the narrative section introduces students to basic terminology and analytical procedures in narratology. Selected narrative texts are examined to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. Throughout the course, students also explore screen and/or theatrical adaptations of selected dramatic and prose texts.
BA programme
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Term 2026Z:
The first part of this two-semester course is a compulsory requirement for first-year English Studies students. The course aims to familiarise students with key literary terminology, language tools, and rhetorical frameworks essential for the critical analysis of literary and cultural texts. Focused on poetry, drama and performance, narrative fiction, and adaptation studies, it includes practical guidance on writing critical essays as well as theatre and screen adaptation reviews. Topics covered include interpreting essay questions, structuring essays and paragraphs, and developing an academic writing style. The course also provides extensive practice in using spoken and written English for academic purposes. Overall, the course introduces students to the scholarly methods required for the academic study of literature. It equips them with foundational terminology for critically approaching literary texts and introduces essential frameworks that will support their engagement with more advanced courses in the future. The course is divided into three broad sections: poetry, drama, and narrative genres. In the poetry section, students are introduced to the principles of scansion and meter, along with essential poetic devices and genres that support the analysis of a wide range of poetic forms (e.g., the sonnet). Selected poems are discussed to develop analytical skills. The drama section begins with an in-depth exploration of Aristotle’s "Poetics." Its primary objective is to supplement the introduction to Elizabethan theatre covered in the History of English Literature course. This section examines the cultural and social background of sixteenth-century theatre and includes the analysis of a selected Elizabethan play and its theatrical or film adaptations. Finally, the narrative section introduces students to basic terminology and analytical procedures in narratology. Selected narrative texts are examined to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. Throughout the course, students also explore screen and/or theatrical adaptations of selected dramatic and prose texts. BA programme |
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate has familiarity with
K_W01 advanced terminology, theories, and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of literary studies and culture and religion studies within the domain of English Studies, with particular emphasis on key literary terminology and rhetorical frameworks essential for conducting critical analyses of literary and cultural texts
K_W07 advanced structures, lexis and conventions of spoken and written English
Abilities: the graduate is able to
K_U01 apply advanced terminology, theories, and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of literary studies and culture and religion studies within the domain of English Studies, with particular emphasis on key literary terminology, language tools, and rhetorical frameworks essential for conducting critical analyses of literary and cultural texts
K_U07 use structures, lexis and language conventions appropriate to the communicative situation (e.g. holding a public debate, giving an academic presentation, etc.) in spoken and written English at the minimum level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
Assessment criteria
The final grade is based on the submission of academic essays (3–5) and on other forms of assessment specific to the curriculum (e.g. written tests, assessment of short written and oral tasks completed during classes, presentations). The final grade also includes a language component, which accounts for 25% of the overall assessment. This component evaluates the use of varied and precise vocabulary, diverse and accurate sentence structures, grammatical correctness, spelling, punctuation, pronunciation, as well as coherence and cohesion in both spoken and written work.
-- written assignments and tests (verification of outcomes: W, U)
-- assessment of the relevance, accuracy, coherence, and correctness of oral answers to assigned topics (verification of outcomes: W, U, K)
-- assessment of short written and oral tasks completed during classes (verification of outcomes: W, U, K)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom is governed by the rules set forth in Resolution No. 16 of the Teaching Council for the programs English Studies, English Studies – Linguistics, and English Studies – Literature and Culture of 9 December 2025
https://ia.uw.edu.pl/fileadmin/ilustracje/dokumenty/2026/RD_IA_2025_UCHWALA_nr16_narzedzia_AI_nowelizacja_ZAL2_EN.pdf
No more than three absences are allowed.
Bibliography
Paul Fussell, "Poetic Meter and Poetic Form" (excerpts);
Sh. Rimmon-Kennan, "Narrative Fiction" (excerpts);
Aristotle, "Poetics" (excerpts);
other texts chosen by course instructors.
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Term 2026Z:
Paul Fussell, "Poetic Meter and Poetic Form" (excerpts); Sh. Rimmon-Kennan, "Narrative Fiction" (excerpts); Aristotle, "Poetics" (excerpts); other texts chosen by course instructors. |
Notes
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Term 2026Z:
No more than three absences are allowed. |