PdF:CJ2BP_L9K2 Chapters from Czech Lit. 2 - Course Information

CJ2BP_L9K2 Chapters from Czech Literature in the 19th Century 2

Extent and Intensity

1/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Ester Nováková, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. PhDr. Jiří Poláček, CSc.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Petra Rozbořilová
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education

Timetable

Tue 17:35–18:20 učebna 35

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, B-SPE)
• Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, M-ZS5)

Course objectives

Czech literature of the second half of the 19th century represents a significant period of the history of Czech literature. The subject introduces students to the most significant personalities and works of the studied period, including also the cultural-social context. Students will get an insight into basic trends and movements of Czech literature in the period in question, as well as into the specific nature of their poetics. They will be able to identify and analyze the style of outstanding personalities of the 19th century Czech literature. And they will further develop their literary knowledge and interpretational skills with the aim to communicate with a literary work more efficiently. They will be able to interpret literary pieces as well as justify and support their views using their knowledge of literary studies.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to the studies of literature of the second half of the 19th century. 2. Basic aspects of the development of literature in the second half of the 19th century, understanding the main stages of the development. 3. Development of democratic literature. 4. Differenciation of Czech literature in the last 25 years of the 19th century.

Literature

• MACURA, Vladimír. Znamení zrodu :české národní obrození jako kulturní typ. 2., rozšíř. vyd., v H&H 1. Jinočany: H & H, 1995, 264 s., [8. ISBN 80-85787-74-1. info
• DVOŘÁK, Karel. Dějiny české literatury. Edited by Felix Vodička. 1. vyd. Praha: Nakladatelství Československé akademie věd, 1960, 684 s. URL info
• NOVÁK, Arne. Stručné dějiny literatury české. Edited by Antonín Grund - Rudolf Havel. 1. vyd. Olomouc: R. Promberger, 1946, 818 s. URL info

Teaching methods

In the form of lectures, students will get an insight into basic trends and movements of Czech literature in the respective period in question. They will be able to identify and analyze the style of outstanding personalities, significant for that particular period. They will further develop their literary knowledge and interpretational skills with the aim to communicate with a literary work more efficiently. They will creatively use their knowledge gained not only in contact classes but also in their individual study of recommended literature which they will be able to discuss regularly with their teacher.

Assessment methods

Students will present outcomes of their work in written form which will help them to enhance their ability to think critically and develop their individual style. Emphasis is put on students’ ability to defend and formulate their views with precision and professional insight. The seminar will be concluded by a colloquy. Credit reguirements also contain a written reflection (about three Word pages long) dealing with one of the topics covered in lectures, based on additional reference resources and fiction.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

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