REBcA14 Greek Literature of the 20th Century

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Nicole Votavová Sumelidisová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Antonín Bartoněk, DrSc.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Timetable
Thu 12:30–14:05 zruseno D51
Prerequisites
REBcA19 Greek Lit. of the 19th Century
Ability to understand Modern Greek literary texts.
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
Main phenomena of the development of Greek literature from the beginnings of the 20th century will be dealt with. Lectures will be supplemented by readings of both primary and scholarly literature and students’ presentations on significant authors, phenomena and genres of the period. The aims of the course are to understand the main phenomena of the development of Modern Greek literature of the 20th century; ability to understand main tendencies of literary development, ability to classify authors and literary works into literary context and characterise them.
Syllabus
  • 1. Konstantinos Kavafis 2. Angelos Sikelianos 3. Nikos Kazantzakis, Kostas Varnalis 4. Kostas Karyotakis and „karyotakism“ 5. Generation of 1930, poetry – Georgios Seferis, Odysseas Elytis, surrealism 6. Generation of 1930, prose 7. Greek literature during World War II 8. Post - war literature 9. Contemporary literature
Literature
  • ATHANASOPULOS, Vangelis. To piitiko topio tu 19u ke 20u eona. Tomos 2. Seferis - Themelis - Ritsos - Vrettakos - Elytis - Zevgoli-Glezu - Papaditsas. 8. vydání. Athina: Kastanioti, 1995, 361 pp. ISBN 960-031307-5. info
  • BEATON, Roderick. Isagoji sti neoteri elliniki logotechnia. Athina: Nefeli, 1996, 317 pp. ISBN 960-211-292-1 1996-1. info
  • DIMARAS, Konstantinos Th. Istoria tis neoellinikis logotechnias. Athina: Gnosi, 2000. ISBN 9789602356388. info
  • POLITIS, Linos. Istoria tis neoellinikis logotechnias. 7. vydání. Athina: MIET, 1998, 447 pp. ISBN 960-250-061-1. info
  • MASTRODIMITRIS, P.D. Isagoji sti neoelliniki filolojia. Athina, 1990. info
  • VITTI, Mario. I jenia tu Trianda. Ideolojia ke morfi. rozš. vydání. Athina: Ermis, 2004, 355 pp. ISBN 960-320-017-4. info
  • VITTI, Mario. Istoria tis neoellinikis logotechnias. Athina: Odysseas, 1992. ISBN 960-210-118-0. info
Teaching methods
The first part of the course consist of lectures, the second part is devoted to students’ presentations and readings of chosen literary works. During the semester, students prepare a presentation on a given topic. Students prepare chosen readings in advance.
Assessment methods
Prerequisites for obtaining credits for the course are good knowledge of the subject matter, a presentation and good knowledge of compulsory readings. The course ends with an oral examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Autumn 2009, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
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