|
|
Main menu for Browse IS/STAG
Course info
KAJ / RKLA2
:
Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
|
KAJ
/
RKLA2
|
Academic Year
|
2022/2023
|
Academic Year
|
2022/2023
|
Title
|
Realia of English-Speaking Countries 2
|
Form of course completion
|
Exam
|
Form of course completion
|
Exam
|
Long Title
|
Realia, Culture and Literature of English-Speaking Countries 2
|
Accredited / Credits
|
Yes,
5
Cred.
|
Type of completion
|
Combined
|
Type of completion
|
Combined
|
Time requirements
|
Lecture
1
[Hours/Week]
Tutorial
4
[Hours/Week]
|
Course credit prior to examination
|
No
|
Course credit prior to examination
|
No
|
Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
|
Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
|
Included in study average
|
YES
|
Language of instruction
|
-
|
Occ/max
|
|
|
|
Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
|
Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
|
Summer semester
|
103 / -
|
0 / -
|
2 / -
|
Included in study average
|
YES
|
Winter semester
|
0 / -
|
0 / -
|
0 / -
|
Repeated registration
|
NO
|
Repeated registration
|
NO
|
Timetable
|
Yes
|
Semester taught
|
Summer semester
|
Semester taught
|
Summer semester
|
Minimum (B + C) students
|
10
|
Optional course |
Yes
|
Optional course
|
Yes
|
Language of instruction
|
-
|
Internship duration
|
0
|
No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
|
Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Periodicity |
každý rok
|
Periodicita upřesnění |
|
Fundamental theoretical course |
Yes
|
Fundamental course |
No
|
Fundamental theoretical course |
Yes
|
Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Substituted course
|
None
|
Preclusive courses
|
N/A
|
Prerequisite courses
|
N/A
|
Informally recommended courses
|
N/A
|
Courses depending on this Course
|
N/A
|
Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
,
XLS
|
Course objectives:
|
The objective of the course is to acquaint students with development tendencies of British and American literature from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, with leading literary trends in the given period and their major representatives. Attention in the lectures will be paid e.g. to the origin of the realist novel and short story, modernism and the diversity of British and American literature from the 1960s to the present. The seminars will be aimed at the analysis of authentic texts in the social and cultural context. The course is taught in English and systematically develops critical thinking and interpretation skills of the students.
|
Requirements on student
|
Completion of both midterm and final tests. Presentation. Final exam. Active in-class participation is recommended.
|
Content
|
Development of British literature from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.
Origin of the realist novel and short story
Modernism in British and American literature
Development tendencies of British prose of the second half of the 20th century
Development tendencies of British drama of the second half of the 20th century
Development tendencies of British poetry of the second half of the 20th century
Postcolonial literature
Literary and cultural development in the USA in the 20th century
Genre, cultural and ethnic diversity of American literature
Development lines and concepts of modern American poetry
Multiplicity of opinions and ideas about the individual and society in American prose in the second half of the 20th century
Multiplicity of opinions about the individual and society in American drama in the second half of the 20th century
Literature of minorities
|
Activities
|
|
Fields of study
|
|
Guarantors and lecturers
|
|
Literature
|
-
Basic:
Bradbury, Malcolm, Ruland, Richard. From Puritanism to Postmodernism. London: Penguin, 1991.
-
Basic:
Procházka, Martin. Lectures on American literature. Prague : Karolinum, 2002. ISBN 80-246-0358-6.
-
Basic:
Hilský, Martin. Současný britský román. Jinočany : H & H, 1992. ISBN 80-85467-00-3.
-
Basic:
Birch, Dinah. The Oxford companion to English literature. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0-19-280687-1.
-
Recommended:
Meyers, Karen, Rangno, Erik V. R., Phillips, Jerry. ed. Contemporary American literature: (1945-present). 2. vyd. New York: Chelsea House, 2010.
-
Recommended:
Hilský, Martin. Modernisté : Eliot, Joyce, Woolfová, Lawrence. Praha : Torst, 1995. ISBN 80-85639-40-8.
-
Recommended:
Hilský, Martin,; Nagy, Ladislav; Reichel, Tomáš. Od slavíka k papouškovi : proměny britské prózy. Brno : Host, 2002. ISBN 80-7294-075-9.
-
Recommended:
Procházka, Martin; Stříbrný, Zdeněk. Slovník spisovatelů - anglická literatura, africké literatury v angličtině, australská literatura, indická literatura v angličtině, irská literatura, kanadská literatura v angličtině, karibská literatura v angličtině, novozélandská literatura,skotská literatura, waleská literatura. Praha : Libri, 1996. ISBN 80-85983-04-4.
-
Recommended:
Drabble, Margaret, Stringer, Jenny. The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 3. vyd. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
-
On-line library catalogues
|
Time requirements
|
All forms of study
|
Activities
|
Time requirements for activity [h]
|
Contact hours
|
60
|
Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
|
12
|
Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
|
5
|
Preparation for an examination (30-60)
|
30
|
Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
|
18
|
Total
|
125
|
|
Prerequisites
|
Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
show a knowledge of English at the B2+/C1 level according to CEFR; |
have an awareness of key literary trends |
explain key facts from the cultural development of Britain and USA in the 20th century |
have an awareness of current cultural developments in Britain and the USA |
characterize basic literary terms |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use literary terminology |
understand literary texts (i.e. prose, drama and poetry) |
understand the main ideas of English texts aimed at the history of British and American literature |
adequately summarize literary texts |
actively engage in discussion on the topic in question |
explain on the basic level one' opinion related to the given literary text |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Learning outcomes
|
Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
bring literary development and cultural history events into context |
name and explain literary trends in British and American literature of the 20th century |
characterize development tendencies of British prose, drama and poetry in the second half of the 20th century, e.g. post-modern British literature: traditional and experimental prose and magical realism |
characterize development tendencies of American prose, drama and poetry in the second half of the 20th century |
evaluate the development of the so-called postcolonial British literature |
evaluate the development of African-American literature |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
actively use literary terminology |
independently classify literary genres |
adequately interpret literary texts of British origin |
demonstrate the knowledge of a given literary genre by analyzing the selected literary text |
on the basis of the knowledge of the given literary trend characterize its main features and representatives |
independently assess the value of the social and cultural context for the creation of literary works and their reception |
actively present literary and aesthetic activities using a selected literary work |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Assessment methods
|
Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Written exam |
Test |
Continuous assessment |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Continuous assessment |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Test |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Self-evaluation |
|
Teaching methods
|
Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture |
Practicum |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Lecture |
Practicum |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Students' portfolio |
Skills demonstration |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Self-study of literature |
|
|
|
|