NI04_04 Contemporary literary theory

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Horáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Zdeněk Mareček, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Zdeněk Mareček, Ph.D.
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: PhDr. Zdeněk Mareček, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Dutch and of language and literature studies.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In this course, students learn to think about literature in a scientific way. They learn how a literary article is structured and how they can write such an article themselves. They also learn to think critically about literature. In addition, they familiarize themselves with a number of trends in modern literature and receive information about contemporary Dutch and Flemish authors.
Learning outcomes
Students will learn about approaches to literary analysis and the latest contemporary literary research in the form of published articles.
Syllabus
  • The course covers the following topics: - reception of Dutch literature in the Czech Republic and in the world - literary market and the role of media - new trends and themes, millennials generation
Teaching methods
The intention is that the students read a scientific article every week and answer a number of questions. In addition, they carry out various assignments during the lesson.
Assessment methods
- active participation in the lessons (absence maximum twice) - preparation of the homework - paper at the end of the semester
Language of instruction
Dutch
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2025.
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