PV1A244 Chronology and Metrology

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Helena Krmíčková, Dr. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Helena Krmíčková, Dr.
Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Olga Barová
Supplier department: Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:40 B2.23
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! PV1A105 Chronology and Metrology &&! AR1A105 Chronology and Metrology &&!NOWANY( PV1A105 Chronology and Metrology , AR1A105 Chronology and Metrology , AR1A244 Chronology and Metrology )
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 Chronology course provides a comprehensive overview of the chronology of Latin Christianity with special regard to the Czech lands. Its objective is to instruct students about the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the era system, cycles, beginnings of years, Easter and other important chronological data pertaining to the computation of Easter. The practical section is designed to determine certain dates within a year and compute incomplete dates. The Historical Metrology course provides a comprehensive overview of the relevant sources pertaining to its subject matter and brings an overview of the different measuring systems used in the Czech Republic throughout its history. Attention is also paid to the most important weights and measurements of the Old Czech and Lower Austrian system.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- understand the chronological data contained in diplomatic and narrative sources;
- convert all the dating methods previously used in this country into today’s dating method;
- supply missing data;
- identify supporting chronological data;
- convert the basic units of the Old Bohemian and Lower Austrian system of weights and measures into the metric system.
Syllabus
  • History of chronology research;
  • Reforms of the calendar;
  • Computation of years and eras;
  • Division of a year;
  • Division of a day;
  • Conversion of dates;
  • Metrological sources;
  • System of measurements and weights in the Czech lands;
  • Units of measuring systems.
Literature
  • BLÁHOVÁ, Marie. Historická chronologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Libri, 2001, 948 s. ISBN 8072770241. info
  • FRIEDRICH, Gustav. Rukověť křesťanské chronologie. Vyd. 2. Praha: Paseka, 1997, viii, 338. ISBN 8071851183. info
  • GROTEFEND, Hermann. Zeitrechnung des deutschen Mittelalters und der Neuzeit. Hannover: Hahnsche Buchhandlung, 1891, 214 s. info
  • HOFMANN, Gustav. Metrologická příručka pro Čechy, Moravu a Slezsko do zavedení metrické soustavy. Plzeň: Státní oblastní archív v Plzni, 1984, 100 s. info
Teaching methods
Lecture (50%) Seminar (50%)
Assessment methods
Written examination (conversion of dates)
Oral exam (theory)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019.
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