Vmod_lit Modern Vietnamese literature

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ondřej Srba, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Julie Lien Vrbková (lecturer)
Mgr. Michal Schwarz, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ondřej Srba, Ph.D.
Department of Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Julie Lien Vrbková
Supplier department: Department of Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 12:00–13:40 K24, except Tue 14. 11.
Prerequisites
Undefined.
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
In the course "Modern Vietnamese Literature," you will become acquainted with specific texts of Vietnamese modern literature translated into European languages. You will have the opportunity to participate in joint analyses of selected Vietnamese literary texts and discussions about them. Throughout the readings, you will familiarize yourself with the circumstances of the creation of these works, the period in which they were written, their contemporary significance for Vietnamese society, and their reception. The aim of the course is to provide a practical introduction to modern Vietnamese literature, which is the most accessible through translations, even for beginners in Vietnamese studies or those interested in Vietnamese studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course Modern Vietnamese Literature, students will be able to:

Gain a Better Understanding of Modern Vietnamese Literature: In the course, students will have the opportunity to acquire a more extensive knowledge of modern Vietnamese literature, including its works, authors, and literary trends from this era.

Explore Historical and Cultural Context: Course participants will be capable of understanding the historical and cultural contexts in which literary works were created and comprehend how these circumstances influenced specific Vietnamese literary texts.

Engage in Discussions About Modern Vietnamese Literature: Students will actively participate in discussions about modern Vietnamese literature.

Evaluate the Contemporary Significance of Vietnamese Literature: They will be able to assess the contemporary relevance of literary works and engage in discussions about their current value within Vietnamese society and the literary scene.

Develop Translation Skills: Course participants may also gain more knowledge about the art of translation and, through comparing original texts with translations, gain a better understanding of the translation process. If interested, they can attempt a short translation of any Vietnamese literary text into Czech.

Acquire Knowledge About Vietnamese Culture, History, and Society: Through the study of Vietnamese literary works, students will continue to expand their knowledge about Vietnamese culture, history, and society.

Overall, students should have a broader perspective on modern Vietnamese literature and the ability to analyze and discuss it from various angles. These skills can be valuable not only for further studies in Vietnamese literature but also for a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture and society.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Literární skupina Vlastní silou, povídky Khái Hưng a básně Nhất Linh
  • Nguyễn Công Hoan a jeho povídky
  • Nam Cao a jeho slavné dílo Chí Phèo a další povídky
  • Vũ Trọng Phụng a jeho dílo Số đỏ
  • Nová poezie a básně Nguyễn Bính, Hàn Mặc Tử, Chế Lan Viên, Xuân Diệu
  • Život a dílo vietnamské basnířky Xuân Quỳnh
  • Válečné deníky a deník lékařky Đặng Thùy Trâm
  • Současná vietnamská literatura a její překlady do češtiny (Hồ Anh Thái, Nguyễn Huy Thiệp)
  • Současné vietnamské spisovatelky (Nguyễn Thị Thu Huế, Phạm Thị Hoài)
  • Umělecký překlad a porovnávání originálů s překlady
  • Literatura k četbě: bude vždy připravena s dostatečným předstihem před hodinou ve studijních materiálech.
Literature
  • Schwarz, Michal; Srba, Ondřej: Vietnam v éře západních velmocí. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016.
  • Hlavatá, Lucie, Ičo, Ján, Strašáková, Mária: Slovník vietnamské literatury. Praha: Libri, 2011.
  • Hlavatá, Lucie a kol.: Dějiny Vietnamu. Praha_ : Lidové noviny, 2008.
  • Phạm Thị Thiếm: Nhân vật nữ trong tiểu thuyết của Khái Hưng dưới góc nhìn nữ quyền luận. (Ženské postavy v Khai Hungových románech z pohledu feminismu.) In Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Tân trào, 10/2020, No.18, p. 21-26
  • Vrbková, Julie Lien; Schwarz, M.: Zobrazování moderní ženy a motiv sebeobětování v moderní vietnamské literatuře. In ACC Journal 2022, Volume 23, Issue 3 Též dostupné na: https://dspace.tul.cz/bitstream/handle/15240/167094/ACC_2022_3_09.pdf?sequence=1
  • Vrbková, Julie Lien: „Xuân Quỳnh a zobrazení ženy.“ In Plav, ročník XVIII., č. 10/2022, s. 11-13
  • Vrbková, Julie Lien: „Nhất Linh a literární skupina Vlastní silou.“ In Plav, ročník XVIII., č. 10/2022, s. 9, 10
  • Wendy N Duong: Legal Rights for Women and Gender Justice. In Gender Equality and Women's Issues in Vietnam: The Vietnamese Woman—Warrior and Poet Woman—Warrior and Poet. In Washington International Law Yournal 2021, Vol. 10, No. 2., s. 236-246
  • Komers, Petr: Vietnamská literatura. In S vietnamskými dětmi na českých školách. Jinočany: H & H, 2006. s. 41-47
Teaching methods
Lectures, group discussions, self-study, written assignment.
Assessment methods
The teaching takes place in the form of seminars, in which active participation of each student is required in collective discussions.
Requirements: 1. Active participation in discussions
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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