CJVALI English Language Based on Literary Texts

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Svídová (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Svídová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Svídová
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Tue 12:30–14:05 L33
Prerequisites
Expected level of English is at least B1.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to enable students to improve their ability to discuss, present and write about literature in English.
Learning outcomes
students will be able to - use various literary texts in order to improve their language skills - analyse literary texts according to various methods - compare and contrast main themes and characters - give a presentation on a book of their choice
Syllabus
  • What is Literature? World Literature in (English) Translations Fe-male Literature Literature in Pictures Literary Controversies Presenting Literature Literature and Film Writing on Literature Literature in Detail
Literature
    required literature
  • Studijní materiály v ISu
    recommended literature
  • Carter, R.A., Long, M.N.: The Web of Words. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987.
Teaching methods
reading, group discussions, listening, students´ poster sessions, writing assignment and feedback
Assessment methods
Poster session, writing and peer review
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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