| Course title | Polish Culture 2 |
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| Course code | KSO/7KP2 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Polish |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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1) Introduction to Romanticism. 2) Masterpieces of Romantic literature: Adam Mickiewicz. 3) Masterpieces of Romantic literature: Adam Mickiewicz. 4) Masterpieces of Romantic literature: Juliusz Słowacki. 5) Masterpieces of Romantic literature: Cyprian Kamil Norwid. 6) Comedy writer Aleksander Fredro. 7) The visionary and anti-Semite Zygmunt Krasiński. 8) Introduction to positivism. Positivist poetry: Adam Asnyk. 9) Small forms by Maria Konopnicka. 10) Eliza Orzeszkowa the provincial writer. 11) Bolesław Prus the writer of the city. 12) Henryk Sienkiewicz's writing 'to comfort the heart'.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming) |
| Learning outcomes |
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This course will provide an introduction to the history of Polish literature of the Romantic and Positivist era. Objectives: Introducing students to the most important works of Polish literature of the Romantic and Positivist era and to the key literary issues of these periods. Developing the ability to analyse and interpret literary texts and to place them in different contexts, e.g. historical, political, philosophical. Developing the ability to work with online databases of scientific articles.
Very good understanding of the discussed literary content, very good ability to analyse and interpret literary texts and to place them in historical and cultural context. |
| Prerequisites |
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Good knowledge of the history of Czech literature in the European context. Very good knowledge of Polish literature of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and Enlightenment. Ability to analyze literary works and to work with secondary literature and internet sources.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral exam
Attendance: max. 2 absences per semester. Being familiar with required readings, active participation in discussions, independent work at home, oral presentation of current assignments in class, preparation of a presentation. Assessment criteria: active participation - 25% oral presentation - 25 % oral exam - 50% |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |