Travel : Theory, Symbols, Experience (literature and paintings) 3304-2D2W-SM-026

The student knows and understands in depth the place of research on the literature/culture of France and French-speaking countries in the field of humanities (K_W01), uses terminology in the field of literary studies at an advanced level, especially in the field of geocriticism, comparative studies, and imagology (K_W02). The student also knows and understands the contemporary achievements of research centers and schools in the study of French-language literature (K_W03); in-depth knowledge and understanding of selected issues of comparative literary studies (K_W06), selected facts, processes and phenomena occurring in the areas of culture of French-speaking countries (K_W07), as well as the impact of literary works on the history of culture and the formation of cultural, civilizational and social awareness in these countries (K_W09).
The student is able to use various sources, including modern information technologies, respecting the standards of scientific ethics and copyright (K_U01); independently acquire knowledge and develop research skills necessary to participate in research and research projects in the field of French language literature (K_U02); takes independent actions as part of intellectual development, aimed at developing skills and managing their own professional career (K_U04); uses the acquired language skills in the field of understanding and creating oral and written texts using specialist terminology (K_U05). In addition, the student uses the conclusions from the analysis of literary texts and scientific texts in the field of literary studies in his own research work (K_U06); uses concepts and research methods appropriate for literary studies in scientific discourse and own research (K_U07). The student is able to substantively argue in French using his own views and those of other authors (K_U08), use advanced information and communication techniques in the process of acquiring knowledge and communicating in the field of literary studies (K_U09).
The student is able to carry out an in-depth analysis of selected events and phenomena from the history of French-speaking countries (K_U10) and a critical analysis and interpretation of various products of French-speaking culture using current research methods (K_U12) in order to independently prepare a written work in the field of literary studies under the supervision of a tutor (K_U11). For the purposes of presenting the results of his work, the Student is able to prepare oral presentations, including those with a complex structure, using various sources and theoretical approaches (K_U13), using French at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(K_U14);
The student is ready to critically assess his own knowledge and skills in the field of Romance studies (K_K01), recognize the importance of humanistic and social knowledge in solving problems independently or with the help of experts (K_K02), recognize the importance of humanistic reflection for the formation of social bonds (K_K03), carry out self-esteem, as well as adopting an attitude of openness towards individual and cultural differences (K_K04). The student is ready to think and act in an entrepreneurial way in a multicultural context (K_K06), to observe the principles of intellectual property protection and copyright (K_K07) and to systematically follow contemporary processes and phenomena in French-language literature (K_K08). In addition, the student is ready to cooperate in a group, solve problems in discussion and initiate solutions appropriate to the situation (K_K09) and fulfill social obligations, being aware of the sense of civic activity (K_K10).

Conditions for validating
- presence (only two absences without the need for additional presentation),
- preparation for classes and activities,
- final project,
- test at the end of the semester,
- submission of the first chapter of the work.
In the fourth semester of classes, the condition for passing the classes is a completed master's thesis approved by the thesis supervisor.

Chosen bibliography:
V. Berty, Littérature et voyage, L'Harmattan, 2001.
O. Gannier, La littérature de voyage, Ellipses, 2001.
Ch. Peltre, Atelier du voyage, Gallimard, 1995.
Pierre Francastel, Histoire de la peinture française, dowolne wydanie.
Jean-Marc MOURA, L’Europe littéraire et l’ailleurs, PUF, 1996.
Jean-Marc MOURA, Exotisme et lettres francophones, PUF, 2003.
Jean-Marc MOURA, La littérature des lointains : histoire de l'exotisme européen au XXe siècle, H. Champion, 1998.
Sarga Mouss, La Relation orientale. Enquête sur la communication dans les récits de voyages en Orient (1811-1861), Klincksieck, 1995.
Cultures médiatiques et intermédialité dans les littératures sénégalaises. Enjeux culturels et écritures littéraires, de l’époque coloniale à la postmodernité, sous la dir. de I. Diagne, H.-J. Lüsebrink, Paris, L’Harmattan, 2020
Dialogues interculturels à l’époque coloniale et postcoloniale. Représentations littéraires et culturelles. Orient, Maghreb et Afrique Occidentale (de 1830 à nos jours), sous la dir. de Hans-Jürgen Lüsebrink, Moussa, Sarga, Paris, Éditions Kimé, 2019

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