UIIABP0054 Introduction to text analysis

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIIABP0054/A: No timetable has been entered into IS. D. Adamová
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of literature.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course will acquaint the students with fundamental terms of literary theory. The starting point will be general considerations of literature, its relation to or distinction from other disciplines, its nature, and function, as well as the function and role of language in literature. With the help of literary criticism and linguistics, the course will analyze the process of literary communication and different conceptions of the author, reader, literary artifact and its meaning. Discussions will concern the terms syzhet and fabula, typology of characters, main genres and narrative techniques, tropes and the basics of poetics (rhythm, rhyme, verse, alliteration, etc.). Matters of style and other basic terms, such as juxtaposition or intertextuality, will also be dealt with. Later on, all these terms and topics will be applied to specific texts. The aim of the cycle is to provide the students with a solid theoretical background and practical equipment for textual analysis, which they will use in subsequent learning.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
- understand the basic literary terminology;
- write a literary essay;
- analyze literary texts.
Syllabus
  • 1. What is literature?
  • 2. Author-reader-text
  • 3. Classification of literature
  • 4. Prose: Main features
  • 5. Literary Tropes
  • 6. Narratology
  • 7. Types of drama
  • 8. Drama: Main features
  • 9. Typology of poetry
  • 10. Poetic forms
  • 11. Prosody
  • 12. How to write a critical essay
Literature
    required literature
  • BENNETT, Andrew and Nicholas ROYLE. An introduction to literature, criticism and theory. Fifth edition. New York: Routledge, 2016. ISBN 978-1-138-11903-1. info
  • ARISTOTELÉS. Poetika. Praha, 1999. info
    recommended literature
  • Cuddon, J.A.:. The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory, London: Penguin, 1992. info
  • CUDDON, J. The Penguin dictionary of literary terms and literary theory. 4. ed. London: Penguin Books, 1998. ISBN 978-0-14-051363-9. info
    not specified
  • Sparling, D., Hardy, S. a I .Gilbertová,:. Introduction to Literature, Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1999. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, seminar
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance at seminars min. 75%.
Written and oral exam.
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2024, Winter 2024.
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