Specialized Literary Introductory Seminar

obligatory courses

Knowledge of the Lithuanian language to the extent that it is possible to read literary texts and scholarly articles and discuss them freely.

Classroom

A course on recent Lithuanian literature (after 1989), taught entirely in Lithuanian (by a native speaker).

During the course, students will become acquainted with the most important trends and currents in recent Lithuanian literature, with particular emphasis on prose written after 1989. The starting point for considering the directions of literary development, its reception and forms of response to the socio-political changes taking place in independent Lithuania will be the work of Ričardas Gavelis, author of the "landmark novels": "Vilnius Poker" and "Memoirs of a Young Man." During the following classes, students will gradually familiarize themselves with the works of the most significant prose writers of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries.

They will also learn about the methodology of conducting research, critical text analysis, and become familiar with new studies in the field covered in the class.

A detailed list of texts will be determined after consultation with students at the beginning of the semester.

Knowledge:

- The student is familiar with the latest literary trends;

- recognizes key authors of Lithuanian literature and can characterize their works.

Skills:

- independently analyzes literary and critical literary texts;

- summarizes and critiques the research theses presented;

- has the ability to synthesize literary phenomena and themes;

- is able to problematize issues of interest.

Attitudes:

- The student understands the need for active participation in the acquisition of humanistic knowledge, in the formation of one's personality and the formation of intellectual attitudes.

Attendance, participation, term paper.