Alterity and Proximity of the Medieval Literature 3304-1DPXW-KL-029-OG

During classes we will be analyzing the most important literary texts of the French Middle Ages wondering, whether they belong only to the history of literature or whether their lively receipt is also possible - and if yes, it on what principles. For that purpose it will be necessary to separate aspects deciding about the medieval specificity from the ones which are undergoing new interpretations. So, matters resulting from social and cultural specific conditions, concerning ways of creating, the storage and the reception of medieval literature will be discussed: mutual permeation orality and literacy, the role of the author, the scribe and the juggler. We will also examine some closely literary issues , so as different ways of expressing meanings and the space left for interpretation. Above all however we will be trying to emphasize the timeless dimension of texts, concerning such issues, as the place of the individual in the society, expression of emotion, body image, forming of the identity, family relations, spiritual search, attitude forwards death, meaning of the relation with the second person.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Agata Sobczyk

Learning outcomes

After completing the seminar, the student:
- knows the principles of analysis and interpretation of medieval literary texts to an advanced degree (K_W09);
- knows at an advanced level selected facts, processes and phenomena in the field of medieval culture and history of the countries of the French-speaking cultural area (K_W10);
- knows how to plan and prepare oral presentations in Polish, referring to the basic theoretical approaches appropriate to linguistics and literary studies;
- knows how to prepare a written work in Polish, referring to the basic theoretical approaches appropriate to literary studies in the field of medieval literature (K_U06);
- is ready to critically evaluate his own knowledge and skills (K_K01);
- is ready to take care of cultural heritage, especially in relation to French medieval culture (K_K04).

Assessment criteria

Activity in the class

Tests

Essay

Oral examination

Bibliography

Chrétien de Troyes, Percewal albo opowieść o Graalu

Marie de France, Lais

Szaleństwo Tristana

Rutebeuf, Dits

François Villon, Testament

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:

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