AJ Insights into Czech Music Culture
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Šilhavíková
AJ Insights into Czech Music Culture
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Šilhavíková
AJ Insights into Czech Music Culture
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Course
Term
Autumn 2023
The course aims to introduce various issues of Czech music culture in its historical and contemporary context. 

The lectures consist of class discussions, music demonstrations and visits to cultural places in Brno.

Useful websites about Czech culture:

https://english.radio.cz/culture
https://www.lidovakultura.cz/festivities-customs/?lang=en
https://www.visitczechia.com/en-US 
https://www.leosjanacek.eu/en/

Assessment info
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Teacher recommends to study from 18/9/2023 to 20/12/2023.
Week 1: Ancient Roots of Czech Music
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Teacher recommends to study from 18/9/2023 to 24/9/2023.
Week 2: Traditional Music and Clothing
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Teacher recommends to study from 25/9/2023 to 1/10/2023.
Week 3: Local Customs and Traditions
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Teacher recommends to study from 2/10/2023 to 8/10/2023.
Week 4: Traditional Dance and Folk Music
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Teacher recommends to study from 9/10/2023 to 15/10/2023.
Week 5: Presentation Day
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Teacher recommends to study from 16/10/2023 to 22/10/2023.
Week 6: Czech Artificial Music
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Teacher recommends to study from 23/10/2023 to 29/10/2023.
Week 7: Leoš Janáček
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Teacher recommends to study from 30/10/2023 to 5/11/2023.
Week 8: Popular Music in Czechoslovakia
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Teacher recommends to study from 6/11/2023 to 12/11/2023.
Week 9: Contemporary Popular Music and Culture Institutions
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Teacher recommends to study from 13/11/2023 to 19/11/2023.
Week 10: Mahen Theatre Guided Tour
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Teacher recommends to study from 20/11/2023 to 26/11/2023.
Week 11: No Class!
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Teacher recommends to study from 27/11/2023 to 3/12/2023.
Week 12: Mikuláš (St Nicholas Day)
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Teacher recommends to study from 4/12/2023 to 10/12/2023.
Week 13: No Class!
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Teacher recommends to study from 11/12/2023 to 17/12/2023.
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