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Part 7. Section 1. Francophone Literature of the 21st Century

ОК 07.01.

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2024/2025

1 Semester

2

PLO 8. Demonstrate understanding of the language system, the general properties of literature as an art of the word, and the history of the French language and literature, and apply this knowledge in professional contexts. PLO 13. Analyze and interpret works of Ukrainian and world literature and oral folklore, determine their specificity and place within the literary process of France. PLO 15. Perform linguistic, literary, and specialized philological analysis of texts across various styles and genres. PLO 16. Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts, theories, and approaches of the chosen philological specialization and apply them in professional practice.

Full-time form

The content and objectives of the course Introduction to Literary Studies require students to activate foundational theoretical knowledge acquired in secondary education, particularly from courses in Ukrainian and world literature. The course guides students toward the application of research-oriented approaches and academic practices introduced in the propaedeutic course Introduction to University Studies, which is taught in parallel during the first year across all programmes at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

The course "Introduction to Literary Studies" is a core compulsory component of the curriculum. It is taught in the first semester of the first year of the Bachelor’s programme and comprises 60 hours (2 ECTS credits), including 14 hours of lectures and 16 hours of practical classes per seminar group, as well as 30 hours of independent study. During practical classes and module assessments, students consolidate their knowledge and skills and complete creative tasks in contemporary literary studies, primarily based on English-language texts, with the possible inclusion of Ukrainian-language materials.

The content and objectives of the course Introduction to Literary Studies require students to activate and apply foundational theoretical knowledge acquired in secondary education, particularly from courses in Ukrainian and world literature. The course is designed to guide students toward the focused application of research-oriented approaches and academic practices introduced in the propaedeutic course Introduction to University Studies, which is taught in parallel during the first year across all programmes at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

The course integrates lectures and practical sessions. It includes lectures with elements of problem-based teaching, as well as practical and seminar classes focused on the analysis of literary texts and discussion of literary theories. Independent study plays a key role (reading, note-taking, analytical tasks), alongside individual projects (essays, presentations). Consultations and modular assessment are also provided. Teaching methods include the explanatory-illustrative and problem-based approaches, textual analysis (structural and stylistic), discussion-based learning, case studies, and a project-based approach. Interactive formats (group work, debates, brainstorming) and digital resources are widely used. The course aims to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of literature as an art form.

Assessment is carried out throughout the semester in accordance with the types of tasks and forms of control specified in Section 7.1. The final form of assessment is a pass/fail credit.The credit is awarded based on the student’s overall performance during the semester and does not involve additional assessment procedures. Students who obtain the minimum passing score of 60 points receive a “pass.” Those who score below 60 receive a “fail.” Students who do not reach the required minimum must complete outstanding topics by submitting additional assignments, essays, or, if necessary, a written test.

Ukrainian, French