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Course: Selected chapters from American literature

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Course title Selected chapters from American literature
Course code KAJ/KALK@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Flajšar Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Selected works of American Literature from the 19th century to the present.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course aims to broaden the knowledge and awareness of contemporary American literature. It is a suitable extension of American literature 1 and American literature 2 seminars. Aims: By the end of the course, students should: - be familiar with a variety of voices in contemporary American literature - have oriented themselves in a multitude of topical cultural and social issues - understand the concept of multiculturalism as opposed to the idea of the "melting pot" - be able to interpret the texts in their historical and cultural context Topics: The particular topics are centered on the analysis and interpretation of a selected novel, short story or play. The texts are chosen to represent the diversity of the contemporary American literary tradition.
Knowledge of selected works of American Literature.
Prerequisites
Ability to read and communicate in English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam

Attendance, readings, participation, written task, final test.
Recommended literature
  • GRAY, Richard. (2011). A History of American Literature.. Malden.
  • LEVINE, Robert S. (gen. ed.). (2012). The Norton Anthology of American Literature. Shorter Eighth Edition.. New York.
  • RULAND, Richard, and Malcolm BRADBURY. (2016). From Puritanism to Postmodernism: A History of American Literature.. Abingdon.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus maior (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English: teaching focus (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 18.01.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025