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Lecturer(s)
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Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Flajšar Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Anténe Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Čipkár Ivan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Beat generation. Southern literature. Jewish literature. Afro-american authors. American Indian authors. American drama. Contemporary American literary criticism. Multiculturalism and cultural pluralism. Ethnic literatures of the USA.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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This course explores contemporary fiction, poetry and drama in the United States and the latest trends and developments. Examining the works of influential writers and playwrights its attention is also aimed at the ethnic literatures and the works that stand aside from the main-stream culture. The goal of this course is to enhance students' ability to read critically and to place literary works in the historical and cultural contexts. The course is a suitable complement to the courses of "American literature" (AMLI1 and AMLI2) since it offers an extended view on the contemporary American literature.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Active participation in discussions during the lessons, writing a test. Requirements for students with the individual study plan (ISP) and/or students with special needs: Students with ISP will write an extra written work (essays, 4-5 pages, on a course-related topic approved by the instructor) and post it at the course page in Moodle. Alternately, students with ISP and/special needs meet the adapted course requirements (written and/or oral testing) based on the expert recommendations of The Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.
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Recommended literature
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Baym, N. et al. (2000). Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vol. 2. New York.
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Christian, B. (1985). Black Feminist Criticism: Perspectives on Black Women Writers. New York.
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Lawana, T. (1999). Native American Literature: An Anthology. Chicago.
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