European values in Russian literature and contemporary propaganda

general courses

The main purpose of the lessons is to develop students skills in critically analysing issues in literary science. The lessons will be based on discussing controversial issues in the field. In the first half of the semester the texts of Russian literature will be discussed and analysed. In the second half of the semester students will be able to choose their own topics and to work in groups to present to the remainder of the class the issue they have selected. Potential topics for presentation are: Russian modern prose. Students will have opportunities to practice academic presentations as well as developing their skills in critically evaluating the literature in preparation for their thesis.

Dimension: 30 hours

ECTS: 2

Classroom

Lectures last for 1 semester. The main purpose of the lessons is to develop students skills in critically analysing issues in literary science. The lessons will be based on discussing controversial issues in the field. In the first half of the semester the texts of Russian literature will be discussed and analysed. In the second half of the semester students will be able to choose their own topics and to work in groups to present to the remainder of the class the issue they have selected. Potential topics for presentation are: Russian modern prose. Students will have opportunities to practice academic presentations as well as developing their skills in critically evaluating the literature in preparation for their thesis.

Course content:

Civil war in I. Babel's "Konarmia" (look from the red perspective);

Civil war and revolution in M. Bulhakov's "White Guard" (look from a white perspective);

The theme of looking for happiness in the novels of Ilfa and Petrov;

"Palisandria" by S. Sokołowa as postmodern deconstruction;

"Nierukotwornyj Dar" ul. Ulicka in the context of timeless values;

Man and system through the prism of W. Nowodworska's journalism;

The fate of a man after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the novel S. Aleksijewicz "Secondhand Time".

Topic: Russia at the russian literature

Student workload:

Value of ECTS points = 2 (1 semester):

- lectures (contact hours) - 30 hours = 1 ECTS;

Independent student work = 1 ECTS

- independent preparation for each class - about 2 hours (together: 30 hours);

- preparation for passing - 10 hours.

(together in the lessons and yourself: about 70 hours = 3 ECTS).

Subject:

- Russian culture and history

Forms of work:

- reading and analyzing texts at home, discussed in class

- discussion on cultural and historical issues

- teamwork with different roles

- text analysis

- watching video materials

- going to the cinema and theater, analysis

- cognitive trips

Methods of work: activating (didactic discussion, brainstorming); programmed (using a computer), outdoor (cinema, theater, presentations, trips).

Texts for analysis:

Бабель И., Конармия.

Булгаков М., Белая гвардия.

Ильф И., Петров Е., Двенадцать стульев. Золотой теленок.

Соколов С., Палисандрия.

Улицкая Л., Дар нерукотворный.

Новодворская В., Над пропастью во лжи.

Алексиевич С., Время секонд хэнд.

After completing the course, the student in terms of knowledge:

- can analyze a literary text;

- has in-depth knowledge of literary studies, culture and history;

- is able to make the right choice of research method in relation to the material and research questions posed;

- can interpret the results of the tests carried out;

- understands the essence of reliability and ethical dimension of conducted research

K_W01, K_W02, K_W04, K_W07).

In terms of skills: the student recognizes and correctly interprets the symbols present in the B and C language literature and is aware of the values underlying them (K_U01, K_U04).

In terms of attitudes: the student is open to intercultural differences and shows interest in them; is aware that activities undertaken in intercultural communication should serve to preserve the cultural heritage of a given region or country (K_K05).

Continuous rating based on:

- presence (2 absences allowed);

- preparation for classes (reading of texts, openness to discussion, presentation of one paper);

- quality of work during classes (answers to questions, active discussion);

- timeliness of commissioning commissioned works;

- mid-term tests (2 tests) to check knowledge with the transferred knowledge

- pass the final written test or an oral discussion on the topics presented.

Assessment criteria:

1. Criteria for evaluating tests:

- sufficient mark (3.0) after obtaining 12 out of 20 points, i.e. correct answers to questions in the test (12 out of 20);

- good (4.0) evaluation after obtaining 15 out of 20 points, i.e. correct answers to questions in the test (15 out of 20);

- very good (5.0) after getting 18 out of 20 points, ie correct answers to questions in the test (18 out of 20).

2. Criteria for the current activity assessment:

For an active participation in each class, the student receives a partial grade "+". At the end of the semester, "+" are added up.

The assessment of activity for the entire semester is calculated in proportion to the highest number of "+" obtained by the best student in the following way:

0-25% of the highest number of points - 2

25-50% of the highest number of points - 3

50-75% of the highest number of points - 4

75-100% of the highest number of points - 5

3. Criteria for assessing semester-written tests:

criteria for obtaining a sufficient mark (3.0):

- the student answered half of the proposed problem questions; - the answers concerned only general questions, there were many redundant elements (not on the subject);

- the student's attitude to the problem posed in the question is only indirectly marked;

- the student cited debatable / questionable arguments in support of his answer;

- in his argumentation, the student showed knowledge of the basic facts, he gave little concrete facts, names, concepts, numbers; there were numerous technical errors;

- the student's statement was formulated with numerous linguistic mistakes, although the message remained understandable.

criteria for obtaining a good mark (4.0):

- the student answered the majority of the proposed problem questions; - the answers referred directly to the questions asked, although there were also unnecessary elements (not on the subject);

- the work shows what is the student's own attitude towards the problem posed in the question;

- the student supported his position with at least two arguments, not entirely accurate;

- in his argumentation the student showed a good knowledge of the facts, cited several specific facts, names, concepts, numbers; there were substantive errors;

- the student's statement was formulated with attention to the rules of linguistic correctness, although linguistic mistakes occurred.

criteria for obtaining a very good grade (5.0):

- the student answered all of the proposed problem questions;

- the answers were on the subject, they referred directly to the questions asked;

- the student clearly stated his position towards the problem posed in the question;

- the student supported his position with several factual arguments;

- in his argumentation the student showed a very good knowledge of the facts, cited specific facts, names, concepts, numbers;

- the student's statement was formulated in accordance with the rules of linguistic correctness.

4. Criteria for obtaining a semester grade:

The grade for the course includes:

- 30% - continuous assessment, that is, ongoing preparation for classes (presence, active participation in classes, doing housework, paper);

- 40% - 2 control tests (each test by 20%);

- 30% - 1 final test or discussion.

Grading scale:

99% -100% - 5!

98% - 91% - 5

90% - 86% - 4,5

85% - 76% - 4

75% - 71% - 3.5

70% - 60% - 3

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