NI04_04 Contemporary literary theory

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
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
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 G12, except Mon 17. 11. to Sun 23. 11.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Dutch. Prior knowledge of linguistics and literary 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. In addition, they learn to think critically about literature and to link it to current social issues. They also become familiar with a number of trends in modern literature and receive information about contemporary Dutch and Flemish authors and their works.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: - read articles on literary studies - independently analyse literary works and process their findings in writing - be aware of current themes in literary studies - think critically about literature and relate it to current social issues - have an insight into contemporary Dutch-language authors and their works
Syllabus
The course covers the following topics, among others: - current themes in Dutch-language literature (climate crisis, LGBT+, etc.) - the functioning of the literary market and the influence of (mass) media - the reception of Dutch and Flemish literature in the Czech Republic and worldwide - popular genres: autofiction, literary non-fiction, children's and youth literature
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
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
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.
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