Course: Theory of Literature

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Course title Theory of Literature
Course code KNJ/TLTN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, German
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šanda Zdeněk, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Mizerová Nikola, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Novotný Pavel, Dr. phil. habil. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Development of foreign language competencies (listening, reading, speaking, writing comprehension) and language devices (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation), all in accordance with The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments)
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The seminar is focused on improvement of the students´ reading and interpreting skills and on the applying of theoretical knowledge gained in the lecture to "Theory of Literature".
Language competence development in accordance with the curriculum of the accredited field.
Prerequisites
no prerequisite for enrollment

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student's linguistic performance analysis

Active participation in seminars, successful completion of assignments, 75% presence in seminars. Other requirements may vary.
Recommended literature
  • Behrmann, Alfred: Einführung in den neuesten deutschen Literaturvers von Luther bis zur Gegenwart. Stuttgart 1989..
  • Behrmann, Alfred: Einführung in die Analyse von Prosatexten. Stuttgart 1967..
  • Behrmann, Alfred: Einführung in die Analyse von Verstexten. Stuttgart 1970..


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