(in Polish) Konwersatorium literaturoznawcze I/IIp : Ciało, płeć, gender w literaturze francuskiej XX i XXI w. 3304-1DPXW-KL-039-OG

For many writers, reflection on the body, sexuality and gender issues is an important element of life and creative experience. In a literary work, one can look for attempts to enliven the letter and a dry sheet of paper by emphasizing the somatic dimension of the text; you can read the characters' behavior and fate by looking at their sexuality and gender in a private and social context; one can find discussions with theoretical considerations and public debates in a historical perspective. Literary texts will serve as a starting point for reflections on selected phenomena and processes in French society and the humanities.

Type of course

elective courses
general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The classes are intended to familiarize students with various trends in French (or Francophone) literature from a cross-sectional and interdisciplinary perspective.

Course coordinators

Wiesław Kroker

Learning outcomes

After completing the classes, the student should have the following skills:

- know and understand selected terminology and selected issues in the field of general and French literary studies (K_W02, K_W05);

- be able to recognize, analyze and interpret various types of cultural products (language, literature), using adequate terminology and appropriate research methods and tools (K_U03);

- be able to present their own views, referring to various sources and basic theoretical approaches, and justify the adopted point of view (K_U04):

- be able to plan and prepare oral presentations in Polish, referring to the basic theoretical approaches relevant to literary studies (K_U05);

- be able to prepare a written work in Polish, referring to the basic theoretical approaches relevant to literary studies (K_U06);

- be able to independently acquire knowledge and develop skills using various sources (K_U09);

- be ready to critically evaluate your own knowledge and skills (K_K01).

Assessment criteria

– mandatory attendance (2 absences allowed),

– paper-presentation,

– participation in class discussions,

– knowledge of the recommended readings,

– written tests possible during the semester,

– written work prepared in consultation with the lecturer,

– oral examination in the session.

Practical placement

None.

Bibliography

Selected literature:
M. Proust, "W poszukiwaniu straconego czasu" (fragmenty);
S. de Beauvoir, "Druga płeć";
C. Cahun, "Bohaterki";
J. Butler, "Uwikłani w płeć".

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:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3304-1DPXW-KL-039-OG in USOSweb