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Lecturer(s)
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van den Berg Hubert François, prof.
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Engelbrecht Wilken, prof. Dr. cand. litt.
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Course content
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An overview of literary theories in the Dutch language area during the 20th and 21st centuries, especially after the 1930s (group around Forum). Interpretation of major works by major post-war writers including Simon Vestdijk, Gerard Reve, Hugo Claus, Louis Paul Boon, Willem Frederik Hermans, Harry Mulisch, Hella S. Haasse, Cees Nooteboom, including their reception abroad, especially in Central Europe. Custom interpretations of students based on theories offered.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide the students with a deeper knowledge of the history, theory and methods of the theory of literature, the understanding of the basic concepts of literary science and their critical appreciation. Students are aware of the specific position of the literary object, even in comparison with other media and arts. They will learn to use these skills, to work in a theoretically justified interpretation of literary texts. They will be able to interpret literary texts conceptually and methodologically accurately. The course focuses on the contemporary literary canon of Dutch and Flemish literature and compares it with the reception of foreign language translation.
Obtaining the skill to interpret in an independent and well-grounded way modern literary works.
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Prerequisites
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Good basic knowledge of modern Dutch and Flemish literature.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance, Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary)
Presence in lessons, preparation and presentation of own presentations, reading and interpretation of proposed literary works.
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Recommended literature
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(2015). De canon: de 50+1 mooiste literaire teksten uit de Nederlanden. Antwerpen: Uitgeverij Vrijdag.
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Adam Bžoch. (2010). Holandské portréty. Štúdie, články a úvahy o severonizozemskej literatúre. Bratislava: Kalligram.
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Eduard Petrů. (2000). Úvod do studia literární vědy. Olomouc: Rubico.
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Hugo Verdaasdonk. (2008). Snijvlakken van de literatuurwetenschap. Nijmegen: Vantilt.
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Jürgen Pieters. (2011). Historische letterkunde vandaag en morgen. Amsterdam: AUP.
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Patricia Waugh. (2006). Literary Theory and Criticism. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Ralf Grüttemeier. (2011). Auteursintentie, een beknopte geschiedenis. Antwerpen: Garant.
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Sascha Bru & Anneleen Masschelein. (2009). Tijding en tendens. Literatuurwetenschap in de Nederlanden. Gent: AcademiaPress.
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Yra van Dijk & M. de Pourcq. (2013). Draden in het donker. Intertekstualiteit in de theorie en de praktijk. Nijmegen: Vantilt.
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