Literary Theory 03-AP-LT

On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- identify basic problems of literary theory on the basis of examples from various literary texts,
- apply theoretical literary terminology in the process of interpretation,
- categorize literary texts and phenomena occurring in them,
- describe particular methods of literary research,
- explain the usefulness of a chosen method of interpretation.

Assessment criteria:

very good (bdb; 5,0): very good knowledge of basic notions and problems of literary theory, high awareness of their historical variability, very good ability to apply independently and critically literary theoretical knowledge in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts and in the designed didactic practice, high ability to construct a coherent and correct argument concerning literary theory, high awareness of the relations between literary theory and methodological contexts.

good plus (+db; 4,5): good knowledge of basic notions and problems concerning literary theory, above-average awareness of their historical variability, high ability to apply theoretical and literary knowledge independently and critically in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts, and in the designed didactic practice, good command of the ability to construct a coherent and correct argument concerning theoretical and literary issues, satisfactory awareness of the relations between literary theory and methodological contexts.

good (db; 4,0): a good command of basic notions and problems concerning literary theory, a satisfactory knowledge of their historical variability, above-average ability to critically apply theoretical literary knowledge in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts and in the designed didactic practice, a good command of the ability to construct an independent argument concerning theoretical literary issues; minor mistakes or slight shortcomings in one's knowledge and ability to use it in practice are acceptable.

satisfactory plus (+dst; 3,5): satisfactory knowledge of basic notions and problems concerning literary theory, the ability to apply them in the analysis and interpretation of literary works and in the designed didactic practice, initiating an independent argument concerning theoretical-literary issues. A shortage of theoretical literary skills is acceptable, but it does not prevent the student from using his/her knowledge in the interpretations initiated by the teacher.

satisfactory (dst; 3,0): basic knowledge of basic notions and problems of literary theory, making attempts to apply theoretical literary notions in the analysis and interpretation of literary works and in the designed didactic practice. A clear lack of theoretical literary competence, requiring the teacher's help in undertaking analytical and interpretative actions, but not making them impossible.

unsatisfactory (ndst; 2,0): unsatisfactory knowledge of basic notions and problems of contemporary literary theory, insufficient ability to define and use them and further shortcomings in the scope of educational results defined for the course.

Reading list:
Jonathan Culler, Literary theory: a very short introduction, Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
Terry Eagleton, Literary theory: an introduction, Minneapolis: The University of Minnesota Press, 2006.
Richard Harland, Literary theory from Plato to Barthes: an introductory history, Basingstoke, New York: Palgrave, 1999.
Literary theory and criticism: an Oxford guide, edited by Patricia Waugh, Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Michael Ryan, Literary theory: a practical introduction, Blackwell 2007.

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