SLA104 Slovenian History and Culture until 1914

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Ladislav Hladký, CSc. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Ladislav Hladký, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Krejčí, 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
Thu 15:50–18:15 U24
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
Course objectives
The course deals with a political and cultural history of Slovenes from the earliest times to the World War I. The history of Czech-Slovenian political, cultural and economic relations is also briefly discussed. Classes consist of a two-hour lecture and a an hour of seminar, which focuses on the most significant literature and sources on the older history of Slovenes. Students hand in an essay dealing with Slovenian history or culture. On successful completion of the course students will acquire a complex overview of historical and cultural development of Slovenia as well as arguing skill in these matters.
Syllabus
  • 1. Territory of the contemporary Slovenia in the pre-Slavonic period (Celts, Romans, Teutons);
  • 2. Alpic Slavs (Slavic Caranthania, the growing influence of Bavaria and Frankish Empire, christianization, German colonization);
  • 3. Crystallization of historical lands in the Alpic region, counts of Celje;
  • 4. Turkish incurssions, peasant uprisings in the 15th century;
  • 5. Reformation in the 16th century, birth of Slovenian standard language;
  • 6. Period of recatholization and baroque in Slovenian context;
  • 7. Turn of the 19th century – beginnings of modern national awareness of Slovenes;
  • 8. Revolution 1848/1849, formulation of Slovenian national and political programme;
  • 9. Political and cultural maturalization of Slovenes at the turn of the 20th century;
  • 10. Slovenes in World War I, their resolution to join a common state with other South Slavs;
  • 11. Survey of history of Czech-Slovenian relations.
Literature
  • Boris Urbančič, Česko-slovinské kulturní styky, Praha 1995.
  • Prunk, Janko: A Brief History of Slovenia. Ljubljana, Založna grad 2000.
  • CABADA, Ladislav. Politický systém Slovinska. Vyd. 1. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005, 271 s. ISBN 8086429377. info
  • PIRJEVEC, Jože. Jugoslávie 1918-1992 : vznik, vývoj a rozpad Karadjordjevićovy a Titovy Jugoslávie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Argo, 2000, 537 s. ISBN 8072032771. info
  • ŠESTÁK, Miroslav. Dějiny jihoslovanských zemí. Praha: Lidové noviny, 1998, 756 s. ISBN 80-7106-266-9. info
  • Češi a Jihoslované v minulosti : od nejstarších dob do roku 1918. Edited by Václav Žáček. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1975, 751 s. URL info
Teaching methods
Weekly classes consist of two hours of a lecture and and an hour of a seminar. Seminars require a thorough home preparation on weekly basis.
Assessment methods
Prerequisites for granting the credit: regular attendance (at least two thirds of classes), handing in an essay and participation in class discussion. Oral exam concentrates on the student’s knowledge of the subject matter as well as the relevant literature.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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