History of Belarusian literature - 19th century

obligatory courses

History of Belarusian literature - Old Belarusian literature 3221-S1-0HL12K

It is advisable to master the the material provided in the History of Belarusian literature.Old Belarusian Literature which the student studies during the first year. It would be useful befor starting the classes to repeat the general information from secondary school acquired the knowledge of Polish literature of the nineteenth century

Classroom

The course is devoted to new Belarusian literature that came into being based on folk language and creations. During the course an attention is paid on the influence of romantic ideas, role of young Vilnius intelligence and filomats youth in popularisation of folk creations, on Polish-Belarusian writers' contribution in the renascence of Belarusian language and culture.

The course is to present a systematic knowledge needed to complete the course, familiarize students with the Belarusian literature of the nineteenth century.

The course focuses on so called new Belarusian literature, which was based on language and folk art. The revival of the Belarusian language and literature is discussed in relation to historical and social events (insurgent activity, a restrictive policy of the tsarist regime, the liquidation of the Vilnius University, the breakdown of student organizations, Belarusian preventing publication). Attention is drawn to the romantic idea of ​​the impact on folklore interests, the role of the Vilnius intelligency and Philomats youth in promoting Belarusian folk art, as well as the contribution of Polish-Belarussian writers in the revival of the Belarusian language and literature (Y. Barshchevski, A. Rypin, Y. Chechot, V. Dunin-Marcinkevich). There is also shown the development of realistic Belarusian literature (works by F. Bahushevich, Y. Luchyna, A. Hurynovich, F. Tapcheuski).

Student workload:

30 hours - 1 ECTS point participation in the lecture

75 hours - 2.5 ECTS points. Preparation for classes

15 hours - 0.5 ECTS points. Preparation for the exam

1. Litaratura Biełarusi XVIII-XIX stst.: Chrestamatyja, Warszawa 2012.

2. Historyja biełaruskaj litaratury XI-XIX stahoddziau, tom 2: Nowaja litaratura. Duhaja pałowa XVIII - XIX stahoddzie, Mińsk 2007.

3. Biełaruskija piśmienniki: Bijabiblijagraficzny słounik: U szasci tamach. Mińsk 1992-1995.

4. Łojka A. Historyja biełaruskaj literatury. Czastka 1. Mińsk 1989.

5. Biełaruskaja litaratura XIX stahoddzia: Chrestamatyja. Minsk 1988.

6. M.Chaustowicz, Szlachami da biełaruskaści. Warszawa 2012.

7. M.Chaustowicz, Dasledawanni i materyjały, t. I--IX, Warszawa 2014--2023.

Knowledge: the graduate understands and has an advanced knowledge of

- the subject and methodological specifics of research in literary studies

- the terminology of literary studies

- literary processes and the impact of historical and cultural changes on their development

- theories and concepts of the history of ideas

Skills: the graduate can

- search for, analyse, evaluate, select and use information by consulting sources in various languages, including on-line sources

- formulate and analyse research problems in the area of literary studies, choose relevant research methods and tools

- use theories, research paradigms and concepts common to literary studies while communicating with the community and during debates and discussions

- recognise various types of literary works and carry out a critical analysis and interpret them in a wider context

- substantiate and draw conclusions by using ideas presented by other scholars in Polish and foreign languages

- prepare presentation in Polish and in foreign languages concerning more detailed topics by using various theoretical approaches and sources

- speak a foreign language at the B2 level

- plan and organise individual work and work in a team (including interdisciplinary tasks)

- individually plan and pursue his or her own process of lifelong learning

Social competencies: the graduate is ready to

- critically evaluate his or her knowledge and the content he or she receives

- recognise the significance of knowledge in solving epistemic and practical problems as well as resort to expert opinion

- correctly identify and solve professional dilemmas in accordance with tradition and professional ethics

Attendance and active participation in classes, regular preparation for classes, regular oral and written tests, final oral test.

During the final test, questions are asked concerning issues covered during the seminar.

I. Number of questions: 3.

II. Question scoring: from 3 to 0.

III. Points converter for grades:

4.5-5 points - satisfactory (3.0)

5.5-6 points - satisfactory + (3.5)

6.5-7 points - good (4.0)

7.5-8 points - good + (4.5)

8.5-9 points - very good (5.0)

9+ points - very good! (5!)

Pts. 3

Student: characterises an era, period or literary movement with the use of various determinants (philosophical, ideological, poetic, etc.), recalls the names of notable figures (including secondary), shows a detailed knowledge of the content of texts, performs a comprehensive analysis (referring to the genre, structure and content), lists various research positions, and places a writer's oeuvre and work in the historical-literary process. Their response is spontaneous, comprehensive, well-thought-out, and the student uses specialist terminology extensively.

Pts. 2

Student: characterises an era, period or literary movement, shows knowledge of the content of texts, performs analysis (referring to the genre, structure and content), puts a writer's oeuvre and work in the context of the era. Their response is fluent, and the student uses specialist terminology.

Pts. 1

Student: to a limited extent, after additional questions are asked, characterises an era, period or literary movement, demonstrates basic knowledge of the content of texts, performs analysis at a basic level (referring only to content), lists only a few figures from the movement and their work, indicates only constitutive features of the era, period or literary movement. Their response is hesitant; consists of incohesive information, and the student requires guidance from the examiner.

Requirements for grade 5!

- 3 points for each question,

- meeting the requirements for 3 points and additionally: knowledge and skills from outside the curriculum, knowledge of reading beyond the reading list, references to world literature.

The conditions for passing the course on the resit exam are the same as on the ordinary of exam.