SUSK_02 Proseminar of Arts I.

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Karolína Kouřilová (assistant)
PhDr. Dagmar Koudelková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Dagmar Koudelková
Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Ing. Alena Albíniová
Supplier department: Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 20. 9. 8:00–8:50 N51, Fri 18. 10. 8:00–8:50 N51, Fri 15. 11. 8:00–8:50 N51, Fri 13. 12. 8:00–8:50 N51
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The proseminar acquaints students with basic methodological processes. The main objectives of the course are the following: familiarity with principles of research, how students should treat the subject of their research, how to read expert literature, quote correctly and use it for one's own written work.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to:
- to define the theme of the proseminar work
- to define the question to be followed in the work
- to define the goals of the proseminar work
- on the topic choose professional literature
- to develop annotation and work outline
Syllabus
  • 1. Choice of topic and main thematic circles
  • 2. Formulation of goals of the work
  • 3. Formulation of one's own hypotheses
  • 4. Cultivation of defining thinking and expert speech
  • 5. Choice of literature and principles of its elaboration
  • 6. Choice of adequate format of citations and links
  • 7. Elaboration of detailed draft of the text
  • 8. Discussion on proseminar essays in progress
Literature
    required literature
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, Jadwiga and Alena MILTOVÁ. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách : několik zásad pro začátečníky. Vydání první. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005, 209 stran. ISBN 9788086429403. info
  • KULKA, Tomáš. Umění a kýč. Vyd. 2., rozš. Praha: Torst, 2000, 292 s. ISBN 8072151282. info
    recommended literature
  • ECO, Umberto. Skeptikové a těšitelé. Translated by Zdeněk Frýbort. Vydání 1. Praha: Argo, 2006, 367 stran. ISBN 8072037064. info
  • ECO, Umberto. Jak napsat diplomovou práci. Edited by Ivan Seidl. V Olomouci: Votobia, 1997, 271 s. ISBN 8071981737. info
  • FUKAČ, Jiří. Mýtus a skutečnost hudby :traktát o dobrodružství a oklikách poznání. Praha: Panton, 1989. ISBN 80-7039-011-5. info
  • GOMBRICH, E. H. Umění a iluze : studie o psychologii obrazového znázorňování. Translated by Miroslava Gregorová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1985, 534 s. info
  • BENJAMIN, Walter. Dílo a jeho zdroj. Translated by Věra Saudková. Vydání první. Praha: Odeon, 1979, 428 stran. URL info
Teaching methods
Readings, class discussion, homework
Assessment methods
In order to complete the course, you must submit 3 assignments to the submission room in the EFL and pass the test:
Assignment 1: work with literature: direct quotation, paraphrase
Task 2: proposing a topic for the proseminar paper and literature
Task 3: definition of the subject and aim of the proseminar paper and list of literature with commentary
Test: citation standard, formal requirements, required readings
Náhradní absolvování
In the case of a study abroad, it is possible to take the course: the student will be in written contact with the teacher, the course will be written down, the required assignments will be completed in ELF during the semester, the presentation of the topic will take place online.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/24-25/course/view.php?id=328
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4 hodiny výuka, 8 hodin konzultace.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
75% participation is required in the course.

The course is taught in ELF with background information, handouts, and study materials; quizzes and a test are included:https://elf.phil.muni.cz/24-25/course/view.php?id=328

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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