JSB_SLAV16 The Journey into The Depths of The Cyril and Methodius Mission in Great Moravia

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Synchronous online teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tereza Bojanovská (lecturer)
Mgr. Tereza Bojanovská (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Elena Krejčová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Elena Krejčová, Ph.D.
Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Pavel Pilch, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Slavonic Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 8:00–9:40 G12, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
At least basic knowledge of reading Cyrillic.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 4/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
General goals: Students will remember important events (not only) in Czech history and expand and deepen their existing knowledge. They will get a comprehensive idea of ​​Christianity in Great Moravia and what was its role in society at that time. Within the course, attention is focused on the role of language and writing in society, namely in the society of that time with reflection on its role in today's society. Based on the topics discussed in the course, students will take away clear information about the activities of the Thessaloniki brothers, the importance of studying Old Slavic and why we still return to the topic of the activities of Constantine and Methodius today. Specific objectives: Description of historical events connected with Great Moravia, including the language situation. Explanation of the causes of the emergence of the Slavic liturgy. Reproduction of the most important facts about the life and activities of the Thessalonica brothers. Description of the relationship of Old Slavonic to contemporary Slavic languages. Explanation of the reasons for the study of Old Slavic in order to understand the functioning of contemporary Slavic languages. Argumentation and evaluation of the facts concerning the Cyril Methodius mission. Interpretation of the advantages and disadvantages of knowledge of cultural-historical contexts for understanding the activity of the Thessaloniki brothers. Argumenting the pros and cons of studying Old Slavic for understanding contemporary Slavic languages.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - interpret the most important historical facts about  Great Moravia - explain the cultural-historical context of the activities of Constantine and Methodius - explain the influence of Old Slavic on contemporary Slavic languages - analyze short Old Slavic texts - argue the acquired knowledge within the course - discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying Old Slavonic for students of Slavic disciplines today
Syllabus
  • Key topics: Thessalonica brothers Constantine and Methodius; Great Moravia; Christianity; Slavic liturgy; Old Slavic; The role of language and writing in society; The significance and scope of the Cyril-Methodian mission; The importance of the study of the Cyril and Methodius mission at the present time. Course outline: The Thessalonian brethren before leaving  Byzantium; The situation in Great Moravia before the arrival of the Slavic missionaries; Prince Rastislav on the princely throne; The introduction of the Slavic liturgy; The approval of the Slavic liturgy and the ordination of Constantine's disciples; Rastislav's fall and Methodius' capture; Methodius, Archbishop of the Holy Church of Moravia; Slavic writing in Great Moravia; The last years of the Moravian Church; Cyril Methodius heritage; Old Slavic as the mother of Slavic languages; Paradoxes of the Cyril-Methodian mission
Literature
    required literature
  • JAN, Libor. O smysl příběhu bratří Konstantina a Metoděje (The meaning of the story brothers Constantine and Methodios). In Hanuš, Jiří a kolektiv. Christianizace českých zemí ve středoevropské perspektivě. Vyd. 1. Brno: Matice moravská pro Výzkumné středisko pro dějiny střední Evropy: prameny, země, kultura, 2011, p. 100-115. Země a kultura ve střední Evropě ; sv. 19. ISBN 978-80-86488-77-6. info
  • VAVŘÍNEK, Vladimír. Cyril a Metoděj mezi Konstantinopolí a Římem. Druhé rozšířené vydán. V Praze: Vyšehrad, 2023, 395 stran. ISBN 9788076018105. info
    recommended literature
  • VAVŘÍNEK, Vladimír. Cyril a Metoděj mezi Konstantinopolí a Římem. Druhé rozšířené vydán. V Praze: Vyšehrad, 2023, 395 stran. ISBN 9788076018105. info
  • KALHOUS, David. Velká Morava a její dědictví (Great Moravia and its herritage). In Klápště, Jan; Šedivý, Ivan. Dějiny Česka. Praha: NLN, 2019, p. 15-21. Dějiny států. ISBN 978-80-7422-338-9. info
  • MĚŘÍNSKÝ, Zdeněk. Dějiny a stav výzkumu Velké Moravy (The history and progress of research into Great Moravia). In Kouřil, Pavel. Velká Morava a počátky křesťanství. Brno: Archeologický ústav Akademie věd ČR, Brno v. v. i., 2014, p. 16-22. ISBN 978-80-86023-53-3. info
  • Literární památky epochy velkomoravské 863-885. Translated by Josef Vašica. 3. opr. vyd. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2014, 364 s. ISBN 9788074292170. info
  • HAVLÍK, Lubomír Emil. Kronika o Velké Moravě. 2. dopl. a upr. vyd. (dotisk. V Brně: Jota, 2013, 398 s. ISBN 9788085617061. info
  • VEČERKA, Radoslav. Jazyky v komparaci. Vydání první. Praha: Euroslavica, 2009, 145 stran. ISBN 9788085494877. info
  • Slovanské jazyky a literatury : hledání identity. Edited by Marek Příhoda - Hana Vaňková. Červený Kostelec: Pavel Mervart, 2009, 359 s. ISBN 9788087378106. info
  • VEČERKA, Radoslav. Staroslověnština v kontextu slovanských jazyků. 1. vyd. Praha: Euroslavica, 2006, 273 s. ISBN 808549471X. info
  • TŘEŠTÍK, Dušan. Vznik Velké Moravy : Moravané, Čechové a střední Evropa v letech 791-871. Praha: Lidové noviny, 2001, 384 s. ISBN 8071064823. info
  • GALUŠKA, Luděk. Velká Morava. Vyd. 1. Brno: Moravské zemské muzeum, 1991, 87 s. ISBN 8070280220. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation, lecture combined with discussion, seminar
Assessment methods
In order to receive credit, it is necessary to meet regular attendance (max. 2 absences) and to complete continuously assigned tasks - read min. one publication from the subject bibliography, write 2 reflections in the range of approx. 2 NS, create a short project.
Náhradní absolvování
In the case of a trip abroad, it is possible to complete the subject in a substitute form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught only once.
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