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Lecturer(s)
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Sukdolová Alice, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Authors of the Lost Generation 2. The tradition of American naturalism 3. The Beat Generation 4. African American literature 5. Literature of the American South 6. American drama and short story 7. Contemporary American literature, multiculturalism
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims to make students familiar with the specific features of American literature from the beginning of the 20th century, while particular discussions are focused on the heterogeneous nature of the American cultural experience. In addition to the theoretical background provided by the lecture, the seminar reading concentrates on particular authors and their texts as well as on the links between literary development and a particular cultural and historical context.
Knowledge of particular authors and texts of American literature from the beginning of the 20th century Knowledge of particular cultural contexts Literary analysis and interpretation Discussion
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Prerequisites
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Language level B2 according to the CEFR
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Essay, Student performance assessment, Analysis of student's language skills, Test
All examinations and consultations are held in English. Active participation in the seminar, an oral and written interpretation of a selected literary work.
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Recommended literature
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Bercovitch, S.. The Cambridge History of American Literature. Vol. 6&7. Prose Writing 1910-1990.. Cambridge UP, 2002.
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Bradbury, M. The Modern American Novel. Second ed.,. Oxford University Press, 2009.
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Quinn, J. (ed.) a kol. Lectures on American Literature.. Praha: Karolinum, 2016.
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