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Course: Introduction to the study of Asian literatures

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Course title Introduction to the study of Asian literatures
Course code DAS/5ULA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Abbasová Veronika, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hladíková Kamila, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
Course content
1. Literary work. Aesthetical function of literature. 2. Lyric, epic, drama 3. Literary genres, their development and changes 4. Metaphor - its forms and function 5. Verse, rhythm, rhyme 6. Composition of literary work 7. structure of literary work 8. Theme, motif 9. Narration 10. Narratology 11. Literary characters and their typology 12. Intertextuality and its forms

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
In this course, students are provided with the basic terminology necessary for analysis and interpretation of a literary work. Using the gained knowledge, students analyse selected literary texts and apply various methods of text interpretation.

Prerequisites
none

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Written test. Team work - a poster on one of the topics covered in class.
Recommended literature
  • Culler, J. (2002). Krátký úvod do literární teorie. Brno: Host.
  • Eagleton, Terry. (2005). Úvod do literární teorie. Praha.
  • Haman, A. (1999). Úvod do studia literatury a interpretace díla. Jinočany: HaH.
  • MOCNÁ, D., PETERKA, J. a kol. (2004). Encyklopedie literárních žánrů.. Praha: Paseka.
  • NÜNNING, Ansger (ed.). (2006). Lexikon teorie literatury a kultury. Brno.
  • Pechlivanos, M. Úvod do literární vědy. Praha 1999.
  • Petrů, Eduard. (2000). Úvod do studia literární vědy. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies (2022) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025