Edward Morgan Forster – Life, Works, Reception 3223-EDMOR-OG
The aim of the course is to present the life, works, and reception of Edward Morgan Forster, an emminent English writer of the early 20th century.
The course will be divided into three parts. The first will deal with the writer's biography, the second part will present his works, and the third one will be dedicated to their reception. Students will have access to selected literary and critical texts as well as film and stage adaptations of Forster's works via Google Classroom.
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student:
Knowledge:
- knows and understands the relationships between a given field and related fields of philology and humanities (K_W05, S_W01, S_W04);
- has basic knowledge about cultural institutions and orientation in contemporary cultural life in various countries (K1_W05, S_W03);
Skills:
- is able to use basic theoretical approaches, paradigms appropriate for the field of study (K_U04, S_U06);
- is able to work according to the goals and guidelines formulated by the academic supervisor (K_U03, S_U13);
- knows how to use research tools correctly (K_U02, S_U02);
Social competence:
- is aware of cultural differences existing between messengers (K1_K06);
- understands and appreciates the importance of culture and cultural elements for communication (K_K05, K_K06, S_K06)
- is open to representatives of other cultures / other cultures (K_K06, S_K06);
- participates in cultural and social life ... (K_K06, S_K06).
Assessment criteria
Final test, active participation in classes.
Practical placement
Not applicable.
Bibliography
P. N. Furbank, E. M. Forster: A Life
Nicola Beauman, E. M. Forster: A Biography