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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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Essay, Student performance
Active participation in discussions during the lessons, writing an essay.
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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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