BA_19 Reading of Finnish and Skandinavian Literature

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan-Marek Šík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Halina Beresnevičiúte Nosalova, Ph.D., M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Halina Beresnevičiúte Nosalova, Ph.D., M.A.
Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Jan-Marek Šík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
It is recommended to enrol both on this course and on BA_18.
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
Students receive the list of works of fiction relating to the recent history of Finland and Scandinavia (from the beginning of the 18th century until the beginning of the 21st century). Then, they must read two books (in any language) and make excerpts following the instructions.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to understand better and explain the main literary issues of the development of the newer Scandinavian literature, as well as they will practice literary interpretation and Academic writing skills.
Syllabus
  • Cf. the list at the course BA_18. The students can read other books, but their choice must be discussed beforehand with the teacher.
Teaching methods
Reading, essay writing.
Assessment methods
Self-study course (reading), students may consult the works with the teacher. The course closes with the written report on min. 2 Finnish/Scandinavian books.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Probíhá samostatnou četbou a následnými konsultacemi.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: samostatná četba.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2024, recent)
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