Fundamentals of Literature 08-KUDL-WOL

- reflection on the basic issues of literary theory;
- view on the theory of literature of the twentieth century as a collection of various theories, sometimes similar, sometimes existing in the conflict;
- gain knowledge of the main ways of analysis and interpretation of literary texts - in theory and through practical examples-interpretation;
- important part of the subject is concerned on practical issues connected with creative writing and interpretation;
- specific issues:

1. The essay - its theory and art of writing.
2. What is literature? Determinants of literary.
3. Masterpiece - trite.
4. Fiction and theory of fiction.
5. Poetry - prose.
6. Intertextuality.
7. Dialogue - monologue - stream of consciousness.
8. From literary narrative to the narrative as a structure of understanding.
9. Theories of literature of the twentieth century - attempt to systematize.
10. Structuralist paradigm: formalism - structuralism - semiotics.
11. Literature and philosophy: from phenomenology to hermeneutics.
12. Psychological orientations in literary studies.
13. Postmodernism - poststructuralism - deconstruction.
14. Theory and practice of interpretation. The limits of interpretation.