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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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Course content
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Selected works of American Literature from the 19th century to the present.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 25 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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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.
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Prerequisites
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Ability to read and communicate in English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Attendance, readings, participation, written task, final test.
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Recommended literature
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GRAY, Richard. (2011). A History of American Literature.. Malden.
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LEVINE, Robert S. (gen. ed.). (2012). The Norton Anthology of American Literature. Shorter Eighth Edition.. New York.
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RULAND, Richard, and Malcolm BRADBURY. (2016). From Puritanism to Postmodernism: A History of American Literature.. Abingdon.
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