Indian literature (Tamil)-from the Middle Ages to the present day 3600-IN-LIT-OW
A series of lectures on the history of Tamil literature. During the course major literary periods (Bhakti, prabandham, contemporary) are discussed in relation to historical events and culture of South India. Presentation of various literary genres and main works.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W04
has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W05
has detailed and organized knowledge of literature and writings in Tamil; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of South Asia
K_W10
can name and characterize basic cultural phenomena of South Asia
K_W15
has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Tamil into Polish
K_W16
demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of South Asia
K_W18
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history
K_W19
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in South Asia
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia
K_U06
can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U07
can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U08
can analyze most important phenomena/trends in art (painting, sculpture, architecture, other fields) of South Asia
K_U10
can indicate most important intellectual problems, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences taking shape inside the culture of South Asia
K_U14
can translate literary texts and writings from Tamil into Polish
K_U15
can interpret key terms from the cultures of South Asia through linguistic/philological analysis
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in Tamil taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
K_K09
perceives the positive socio-cultural values of South Asia and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
Oral examination.
Practical placement
None.
Bibliography
Woźniak J., 2010. Dźajakantan. W kręgu tamilskiej tradycji i nowoczesności, Dom Wydawniczy Elipsa, Warszawa.
Woźniak J., 2019. Od poezji do teologii, Dom Wydawniczy Elipsa, Warszawa.
Woźniak J., 2022. Subramanija Bharati i jego Pieśń kukułki, Dom Wydawniczy Elipsa, Warszawa.
Zvelebil, K.V., 1973. The Smile of Murugan. On Tamil Literature of South India, Leiden.
Zvelebil, K.V., 1974. Tamil Literature, Otto Harrassowitz, Wiesbaden.
Zvelebil, K.V., 1975. Tamil Literature. Leiden / Kőln 1975.
Notes
Term 2023L:
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