| Course title | Introduction to Theory of Literature |
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| Course code | KČJ/TELI@ |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 2 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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Artistic text - definition, features and literary quality Structure of a literary work - theme, composition, characters, language Functions and layers of linguistic construction of a literary text Poetics of comics and humor in children's literature Specifics of children's reception of literature - developmental psychology, semantic accessibility Literary value - aesthetic function, educational and cultural potential Application of literary theoretical approaches when working with texts for children
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The course provides a basic orientation in the field of literary theory with an emphasis on application in the field of literature for children and young people. It introduces students to the structure of a literary work of art, to the means of thematic, compositional and linguistic construction, and to the principles of literary communication. Special attention is paid to the specifics of the perception and interpretation of the text by younger readers, the poetics of comics, and questions of the value dimension of literature.
After completing the course, the student will: be familiar with the basic terminology of literary theory and poetics; recognize thematic, compositional, and linguistic devices in a specific text; apply basic literary theoretical concepts to the analysis of poetry and prose; understand the specifics of literature for children and young people in terms of construction and reception; assess the function of comic devices in children's literature; formulate evaluative judgments based on aesthetic criteria and cultural context. |
| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Written exam
active participation in seminars, continuous tasks (e.g. partial analysis of an example, glossary of terms), a credit test verifying knowledge from lectures and recommended literature. Requirements for students with ISP: A credit test based on a presentation (sent by mass e-mail) and the script Introduction to the Study of Literature (doc. Vala) - also sent by mass e-mail. |
| Recommended literature |
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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 Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD20) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD19) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD20) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools (MD19) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teacher Training for Primary Schools and Special Needs Education (MD24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |