The Mother in literature and Culture 3302-MwLiK-BLOKI-OG

The mother is one of the oldest motifs in European culture, and it will never become obsolete. As a person, figure, character, idea, or ideal, she is described primarily in psychology, pedagogy, and sociology. Our interest will be focused on the variability of cultural discourse on her in literary texts and other artefacts. In the seminar we will concentrate mainly on Polish and German works translated into Polish, observing the variability of this discourse, which coincides with changes in the discourse on motherhood. In doing so, we will also link this variability to the historical context. In Poland, in this issue there has been a particular breakthrough during the emergence of the second wave of feminism, what is evident not only in prose but also in poetry. In painting, on the other hand, we can observe the instrumentalization of the mother as a topic.

Course coordinators

Bożenna Chołuj

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Remote learning

Prerequisites (description)

Seeking to supplement knowledge beyond the chosen field of study

Learning outcomes

The ability to use acquired research skills, including critical analysis of cultural products and social phenomena in German-speaking countries (at a basic level) and the Polish language area, the ability to synthesize different ideas and views, select methods and construct research tools, the ability to develop and present the results of one's own research, taking into account:
- Advanced information technologies, while maintaining ethical principles, allowing for original solutions to complex problems in the analysis of literary and scientific texts K_U01,
- Independent acquisition of knowledge beyond the scope of one's own field of study.
- Research skills, not excluding autonomous decision-making and actions aimed at developing abilities and managing one's own professional career K_U02,

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment of active participation in classes, attendance, and a semester paper or project.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes: