2017-2018 / LGER0091-1

Literary theory : introduction

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English5 crédits 
 Bachelor in modern languages and literatures : general5 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in linguistics (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : general (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English (60 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in modern languages and literatures : general (60 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Erik Spinoy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

General introduction to literary theory. Origin and history of the discipline. Survey of the major tendencies and recent developments.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Providing the students with a basic knowledge of the various tendencies and methodologies in literary studies. Developing the students' reflective capacities. Preparing the students to read theoretical students autonomously.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

A sufficient command of French.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, based on powerpoint presentations.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Duration and period: 30h of theory Venue and schedule: See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires Teaching and learning methods: lectures; presentations.

Recommended or required readings

Workbook and presentations, available online.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam in the June session. A sample exam will be made available to the students.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Erik SPINOY, Full Professor Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures 3, Place Cockerill, B-4000 Liège Tel. 0032-4-3665348 erik.spinoy@ulg.ac.be

Items online

Online Notes
Notes are available on eCampus.