English Literature Seminar 2 - KLIT039












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            Annotation
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            With a focus on non-native English speakers, the course aims to develop critical reading, 
            analysis skills through reading the chosen works of English authors. The seminar is focuse
            an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages active participation and meaning

            Engaging in discussions with peers will not only enhance students’ fluency in English but 
            platform for the exchange of ideas, critical thinking, and the exploration of diverse pers



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            Aim of the course

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            The course aims to equip non-native English-speaking students with essential skills in rea
            and analyzing English literature. By engaging in this seminar, students will enhance their

            these areas to use them in their academic pursuits in the fields of literature and humanit



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            Literature
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            The chosen texts will include British authors from the first half of the 20th century such
            Virginia Wolf, Katherine Mansfield, T. S. Eliot, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Aldous Huxley.


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            Required reading:
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            • Virginia Wolf, "The Mark on the Wall"
            • Katherine Mansfield, "The Fly"
            • T. S. Eliot, chosen poetry

            • J. R. R. Tolkien, "Leaf by Niggle"
            • Aldous Huxley, Brave New World



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            Recommended reading:

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            • Terry Eagleton, How to Read Literature (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014).
            • Jonathan Bate, English Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford, Oxford University 

            • Peter Ackroyd, Albion: The Origins of the English Imagination (New York, Anchor, 2004).



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            Teaching methods
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            Through guided instruction, students will learn how to navigate complex texts, identify ke
            and analyze the various literary devices employed by authors. Thanks to close reading exer
            participating in guided discussions, students will refine their ability to comprehend and 

            literature with depth and nuance.



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            Syllabus
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            • Introduction
            • Virginia Wolf, "The Mark on the Wall"
            • Katherine Mansfield, "The Fly"

            • T. S. Eliot, chosen poetry
            • J. R. R. Tolkien, "Leaf by Niggle"
            • Aldous Huxley, Brave New World



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            Entry requirements
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            • Entry requirements: advanced knowledge of English, enabling fluent reading of modern tex

              discussion.



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            Course completion requirements
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            • The aim of the seminar is to help students read literature in English and discuss it in 
            • In order to obtain the credit, regular attendance, oral presentation (10 minutes), parti
              discussions and willingness to start reading or willingness to read in English are neces

            • Further information in SIS [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/predmety/index.php?
              do=predmet&kod=KLIT039"]