Introduction to Literary Poetics (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-KIR--110
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be familiar with the basics of literary theory and the main directions of the historical development of literary studies. The student will also be able to analyse and interpret literature using the concepts of poetics.
Content
The course unit introduces the basic concepts of literary poetics and literary theory, the history of literary poetics, and its current applications. The teaching consists of lectures and supplementary reading. The student can complete the supplementary reading by either taking an exam or participating in a study group. Alternatively, the student can complete the whole course unit with a book exam.