PJV020 Independent Reading of Polish Fiction

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Asynchronous teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michal Przybylski (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Renáta Buchtová, Ph.D.
Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Michal Przybylski
Supplier department: Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
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 6 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/6, only registered: 0/6, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/6
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
This course is aimed at independent reading of contemporary Polish prose or drama in Czech or Slovak translation. The objective is to become familiar with selected key works of Polish literature, its renowned authors and the topics its deals with.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to
define the main themes in selected works of Polish literature;
explain the social and cultural context of the selected works;
demonstrate the knowledge of selected works of Polish literature and their topics in analytical text;
compare the selected motifs of chosen literary works in analytical text.
Key topics

1) Independent reading of assigned literary works

2) Note-taking during reading

3) Reading of secondary literature

4) Final credit interview 

Study resources and literature
  • BURKOT, Stanisław. Literatura polska, 1939-2009. Wyd. 3., zmienione. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2010, 527 s. ISBN 9788301162894. info
  • Literatura polska 1990-2000. Edited by Tomasz Cieślak - Krystyna Pietrych. Kraków: Zielona Sowa, 2003, 457 s. ISBN 8373895167. info
  • Literatura polska 1990-2000. Edited by Tomasz Cieślak - Krystyna Pietrych. Kraków: Zielona sowa, 2003, 399 s. ISBN 8373895159. info
  • ŚLIWIŃSKI, Piotr and Przemysław CZAPLIŃSKI. Literatura Polska, 1976-1998 : przewodnik po prozie i poezji. Wyd. 1. Kraów: Wydawnictwo Literackie, 1999, 428 s. ISBN 8308028578. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
No regular classes – the course is based on self-study of selected literary works. Due to the nature of the course (individual reading) the coursework is based on the students’ individual work. Regular consultations about read novels and their topics, however, are possible.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Students will be assessed on the basis of an interview about the works they have read. They can request an interview during the semester, but during the examination period, interviews will only be held on the dates specified.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2027, recent)
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