Conducted in
terms:
2024/25Z, 2025/26Z
ISCED code: 0232
ECTS credits:
2
Language:
English
Organized by:
Faculty of Humanities
Literature and culture today: Diasporic Experience in Contemporary Canadian Literature 2510-f1ENG2W-LCT-DEC
The description of the course differs depending on the cycle - for more information see the page devoted to a respective academic year.
Total student workload
2 ECTS = 60 hour-workload
- participation in classes: 30 hours
- preparing final project: 30 hours
Learning outcomes - knowledge
The student
W1: has knowledge of contemporary Canadian literature and of such aspects as periodisation, genres and forms, and works of selected contemporary postcolonial and diasporic authors. (K_W04)
W2: has knowledge of Canadian culture, with a focus on poetry discussing diasporic experiences in contemporary Canada. (K_W08)
Learning outcomes - skills
The student
U1: is able to read and comprehend texts in English. (K_U02)
U2: is able to communicate in English, using various communication channels and techniques on issues pertaining to the study of literature and culture. (K_U05)
U3: is able to use basic theoretical perspectives and paradigms used in literary and cultural studies. (K_U06)
U4: is able to use English to effectively speak in public, present arguments, and draw conclusions. (K_U15)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
The student
K1: is aware of the traditions and cultural heritage of Canadian culture as well as its multicultural character. (K_K03)
K2: is aware of the role and treatment of diasporic communities in Canada. (K_K03)
Teaching methods
- discussion
- presentation
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture
- problem-based lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- case study
- project work
- seminar
- project work
- seminar
Online teaching methods
- methods referring to authentic or fictitious situations
- content-presentation-oriented methods
- cooperation-based methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- evaluative methods
- exchange and discussion methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods
- cooperation-based methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- evaluative methods
- exchange and discussion methods
Type of course
elective course
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods differs depending on the cycle - for more information see the page devoted to a respective academic year.
Practical placement
N/A
Additional information
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