AJ15002 American Literature: 1945 to the Present

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Timetable
Thu 11:40–13:15 G31
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ09999 Qualifying Examination && AJ04003 Intro. to Literary Studies II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
AJ15002 American Literature: 1945 to the Present Course Description This course attempts to capture the cultural diversity of American writing since the Second World War. Reading a variety of genres, we will examine works by authors from different geographical regions and ethnic backgrounds, including, for example, Sandra Cisneros, Leslie Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kingston, Charles Frazier, Adrienne Rich, and Allen Ginsberg. Class sessions will include a mini-lecture, audio-visual learning, and discussion. Assessment: Students will write weekly response papers, a research paper proposal and a final essay as well as participate actively in the class discussions. Course Objectives 1. To acquire a fuller appreciation of contemporary American literature and the cultural history of the United States. 2. To refine critical thinking and to improve communication capabilities.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Spring 2001, Autumn 2001, Spring 2002, Autumn 2002, Spring 2003, Autumn 2003, Spring 2004, Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020.
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