AFN-112/n
ANN-112/n, AN-112/n
Introduction to the study of literature (Bevezetés az irodalomtudományba szem.) in autumn 2004
Fejérvári Boldizsár, Tue 08:30–10:00, ADS 109, host: DES (R338)
description & set texts
description: This seminar offers to introduce students into the fascinating world of literary criticism (no kidding!) as well as to prepare them for the fearful yet ‘mostly harmless’ ANN-111 exam (outstanding pass percentage). Through reading the critical texts assigned by Prof. Sarbu and applying them to famous and less famous (sometimes infamous) works of literature, the students will be able to use critical theories in practice. A perfect way to prepare for more specialised classes in literature.

set texts: (1) critical literature: the texts assigned by Prof. Sarbu (plus one or two more); (2) literary works: Albee, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; Defoe, Robinson Crusoe; Eliot, Murder in the Cathedral; Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily”; Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper”; Milton, poems; Shakespeare, sonnets; Shelley, Hellas; Spenser, sonnets; Sterne, A Sentimental Journey; Woolf, To the Lighthouse; Yeats, poems (minor changes possible).

requirements & assessment
requirements: strictly regular attendance, conscientious pre-class preparation, short in-class presentation, end-term test, home essay.

assessment: final grades will be calculated on the basis of marks received for

  1. in-class presentation,
  2. in-class tests, and
  3. home paper.