Кто читает:: Департамент иностранных языков

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Авраменко Иван Александрович

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Abstract

The course offers students a deep exploration of the history of British and American literatures in their historical development. The aim of the course is to form a comprehensive understanding of the stages of the development of English-language literature; students examine the key texts, authors and personas. Through studying these the key texts, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how British and American literatures have developed, have reflected and shaped society, and how they have engaged with philosophical and aesthetic questions. The curriculum includes close readings of literary texts, discussions on the intersections of literature with other disciplines, and opportunities to pursue independent research projects. Students of the course will be well-prepared for careers in academia, research, publishing, criticism, creative writing, and various cultural and creative industries where a strong foundation in literary theory is valued. The course is part of a major block and is delivered in person (offline). Prerequisite for the course - Fundamentals of Literary Studies, B2 level of English according to the CEFR; postrequisite for the course – Modern Foreign Literature of the 20th-21st Centuries (in English). In addition, the knowledge gained by students can be used when writing course papers or bachelor theses on relevant topics.

Learning Objectives

To develop understanding of British literature as a historic process;
To improve awareness of the historical, social and cultural context and its influence on texts;
To form awareness of literary periods and styles;
To analyse the main features of literature of the examined periods;
To develop text analysis skills;
To improve academic discussion skills;
To improve academic presentation skills.

Expected Learning Outcomes

To demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the development of British literature of XVI – XIX centuries;
To describe the dynamics and specifics of the development of literary styles and movements of British literature in the examined periods;
To apply analytical skills for an in-depth professional understanding and interpretation of literary texts;
To appropriately use special terminology;
To analyze literary works in the context of their eras, considering historical, social, and cultural factors;
To able to discuss literary texts and theoretical concepts, to formulate and support their interpretation of the text;
To able to prepare and make an academic presentation.

Course Contents

1. Course overview. Introduction to the history of English literature.
2. English literature between XVIII and XIX centuries
3. Early Romanticism
4. High and Late Romanticism
5. Walter Scott and historical novel. Realism
6. Victorian age and the novel
7. Victorian poetry. Pre-Raphaelites
8. Late Victorian novel
9. Fin-de-siècle literature. Decadence and aestheticism
10. Module revision and testing
11. From the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period
12. Thomas More’s Utopia
13. Kid’s The Spanish tragedy, and Revenge
14. Metaphysical Poetry I: John Donne
15. Metaphysical Poetry II: Andrew Marvell
16. John Milton
17. The Neoclassical Poets I: John Dryden
18. The Neoclassical Poets II: Alexander Pope
19. Jonathan Swift
20. Module Revision and testing

Assessment Elements

Classroom participation
Students are expected to attend all lectures and seminars, complete homework and contribute to discussions. They need to be prepared for class by having read the assigned text(s). They contribute to seminar discussions by answering and asking questions relevant to the corresponding class section.
Presentation
At the beginning of the course, students sign up for presentations, which are based on their independent study of a literary work or a theoretical problem in the historical and cultural contexts. They prepare a brief talk (10-12 minutes) on the chosen subject, which is delivered strictly on the day scheduled by the course instructor. After the talk, the student must be ready to answer questions from the audience.
Examination
The Oral examination takes place during the examination session period scheduled by study offices. It is conducted in English and assessed by the course instructor(s) or by the course commission board (see below). Each student receives two questions, where the first question corresponds to the theoretical material of the two modules (lectures) and the second question is based on the texts discussed at seminars. The questions are selected by the examiner. The student cannot ask for a different set of questions in exchange for a lower mark. The student may be required to answer additional questions on any theme studied throughout the course so that examiners could gain full insight into understanding of the material.
Module 1 tests
In several lectures or seminars, students are given a test based on lectures by the course instructor and/or the seminars. The number and form of questions may vary within the same test and from test to test: open-ended, multiple-choice, matching, etc. The test may be conducted at no advance notice. The exact number of tests and the questions they contain are kept secret. The tests can be retaken with the consent of the course instructor if a student has a valid reason for missing the test. Otherwise, the result for the missed test is marked 0 (zero). The mark for this course component is the mean of the marks for all the tests offered throughout the module.

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 1st module
0.3 * Examination + 0.1 * Module 1 tests + 0.4 * Classroom participation + 0.2 * Presentation
2026/2027 2nd module
0.2 * Presentation + 0.3 * Examination + 0.4 * Classroom participation + 0.1 * Module 1 tests

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

A Short History of English Literature, Evans, B.I., 1976
The Cambridge History of Early Modern English Literature. (2003). Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsnar&AN=edsnar.oai.pure.rug.nl.publications.0ef2238e.ac7f.4845.92a2.6c061dff4190

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Studying English literature, , 2010
Шевченко, Л. Л. History of English Literature (from Anglo-Saxons to the Age of Reason) : учебное пособие / Л. Л. Шевченко. — Барнаул : АлтГПУ, 2015. — 198 с. — ISBN 978–5–88210–788–7. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/112312 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.

Authors

Ursul Natalia Valerevna
Avramenko Ivan Aleksandrovich

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Контакты

English Literature