History and Memory in Contemporary English, Irish and Commonwealth Fiction 3301-LB2024
Course for MA level students.
Warning: Selected novels contain themes of war, genocide, or sexual abuse.
This course proposes to analyse the persistence of history in the national consciousness as reflected in novels by contemporary British, Irish and postcolonial authors. Topics to be discussed include: individual versus collective memory, memory and myth, history in the making, history versus histories, textualisation of history - analysis of narrative strategies. The aim of this course is to offer students insight into literary representations of history and memory on the example of selected novels written by authors from England, Northern Ireland, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Nigeria,.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The graduate has in-depth familiarity with:
- K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art
in the disciplines of literary studies and culture and region studies, in accordance with their chosen
specialization (and educational path)
- K_W04 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
The graduate is able to:
- K_U01 apply the advanced terminology, theories and research methods of literary studies and
culture and religion studies to solve complex and original research problems in accordance with
his/her chosen specialization (and educational path)
- K_U04 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Social competences
The graduate is ready to:
- K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
- K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems; consult experts when required
Assessment criteria
3 absences are allowed.
Final grade on the basis of a written test.
Retake on the basis of a written test.
Bibliography
Suggested authors: and novels:
Graham Swift Shuttlecock
Pat Barker. Liza's England
Seamus Deane Reading in the Dark
Jane Urquhart, The Stone Carvers
Jospeh Boyden, Three-Day Road
Thea Astley, A Kindness Cup
David Malouf The Conversations at Curlow Creek
Peter Balakian, Black Dog of Fate
Ben Okri The Famished Road
J.M. Coetzee Disgrace
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