Course: Interpretation of Literary Texts

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Course title Interpretation of Literary Texts
Course code KČJ/ILITB
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sladová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Fic Igor, doc. Mgr. Dr.
  • Mašláňová Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Students are encouraged to interpret selected works of Czech literature of the period 1945-1989. The emphasis is on their own perception of the literary work with regard to current theoretical and literary authorities. Interpretation of the work is based on knowledge of contemporary literary and historical context and leads through compositional and thematic analysis including that of its importance for the further development of literature. Interpretation of literary works allows further insight to such literary monuments that form the canon of literary history period 1945-1989.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students are encouraged to interpret selected works of Czech literature of the period 1945-1989. The emphasis is on their own perception of the work and the ability to follow current theoretical and literary authorities. Interpretation of the work based on knowledge of contemporary literary and historical context and leads through compositional and thematic analysis, including that of its importance for the further development of literature. Interpretation of literary works allows further insight of such literary monuments that form the canon of literary history period 1945-1989.
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Prerequisites
Attendance of lectures and seminars "Czech literatury of the 20th century 3". Suggested attendance of seminar "SOUČP"/"SOUPB".

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Seminar Work

Presentation of a seminar work providing an individual analysis of a specific writer/work from the 2nd half of the 20th century. Attendance rate of at least 80 %.
Recommended literature
  • Kritiky a recenze otištěné v literárních a kritických periodikách..
  • Haman, A. (1999). Úvod do studia literatury a interpretace díla. Jinočany: HaH.
  • Hodrová, D. (2001). Na pokraji chaosu.. Praha: Torst.
  • Jankovič, M. (1992). Dílo jako dění smyslu.. Praha: Pražská imaginace: Ústav pro českou a světovou literaturu ČSAV.
  • Janoušek, P. a kol. (2007). Dějiny české literatury 1945 - 1989, I. 1945 - 1948. Praha.
  • Janoušek, P. a kol. (2007). Dějiny české literatury 1945 - 1989, II. 1948-1958. Praha.
  • Janoušek, P. a kol. (2008). Dějiny české literatury 1945-1989, III. 1958-1969. Praha.
  • Janoušek, P. a kol. (2008). Dějiny české literatury 1945-1989, IV. 1969-1989. Praha.
  • Kožmín, Z. (1997). Interpretace básní.. Brno: FF MU.
  • Kožmín, Zdeněk. (2005). Interpretace básní. Brno.
  • Pavera, L. a Všetička, F. (2002). Lexikon literárních pojmů.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Všetička, F. (1994). Stavba básně.. Olomouc: VUP.
  • Všetička, F. (1996). Stavba dramatu.. Olomouc: VUP.
  • Všetička, F. (1992). Stavba prózy.. Olomouc: VUP.


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