Literature of English-speaking countries
2510-f2ENG1S-LESC
The aim of this course is to introduce contemporary works of literature in English to students. The course refers primarily to selected 20th and 21st century literary texts, focusing on British and American literature, but also including works from other geographical regions. The course also expands the students' knowledge about literary genres and tendencies as well as literary and cultural theories that can facilitate analysis and discussion.
Total student workload
Contact hours with teacher:
- participation in classes - 30 hrs
Self-study hours:
- preparation for the classes, reading literature – 20 hours
- preparation for the test – 10 hours
Altogether: 60 hours (2 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
The student
W1: has in-depth knowledge of selected aspects of the literature of English-speaking countries. (K_W05)
W2: has in-depth knowledge of literary studies. (K_W07)
Learning outcomes - skills
The student
U1: is able to read and comprehend advanced literary texts in English (K_U02).
U2: is able to use various communication channels and techniques to communicate with experts in various disciplines of Humanities in their mother tongue and in a foreign language (such as the internet, library research, e-mail) and to promote the knowledge they acquired during the course (K_U05).
U3: is able to place the analysed works in a specific historical and cultural context (K_U09).
U4: is able to critically analyse and interpret various texts, use specialist terminology and justify the selected methodology (K_U10).
U5: understands longer utterances and lectures on topics related to their field of study as well as understands speakers communicating in English (K_U19)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
The student
K1: is able to properly prioritise the task implemented by themselves or others (K_K03).
K2: appreciates the tradition and cultural heritage of English-speaking countries (K_K05).
K3: regularly participates in activities for preserving the cultural heritage of English-speaking countries by taking part in discussion and delivering presentations in class (K_K06).
Course coordinators
Teaching methods
presentation
discussion
participatory lecture
seminar
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
- description
- discussion
Exploratory teaching methods
- seminar
- brainstorming
Prerequisites
None.
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods vary across courses taught by different lecturers. For more information see the page devoted to a respective academic year.
Practical placement
Additional information
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