CJBC193 Karel Čapek

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Agnieszka Janiec-Nyitrai, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jiří Kudrnáč, CSc.
Department of Czech Literature – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Eva Zachová
Timetable
each even Friday 8:20–11:35 A48
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course will be devoted to the analysis and interpretation of Čapeks short stories. The course will follow the changes and developements of Karel Čapeks texts. We will focus on the themes, styles and structures of his texts. We will also try to create a typology of Čapeks short story. Another intention of the seminar is localize his short stories in wilder context of modern texts. In particular, the texts written by Richard Weiner, Karel Poláček, Jaroslav Durych. We will also confront the reactions of readers and critics alike. At the end of the course students should be able to follow the changes and developements of Karel Čapek‘s texts and analyse the themes, style and structures of his texts.
Syllabus
  • 1. Short story as a genre. Basic information about Karel Čapek‘s life and work. 2. Krakonošová zahrada, Zářivé hlubiny. 3. Boží muka, Trapné povídky. 4. Povídky z jedné kapsy, Povídky z druhé kapsy. 5. Kniha apokryfů, Bajky a podpovídky. Summary of new information.
Literature
  • BURIÁNEK, František. Karel Čapek. 1. vyd. Praha: Melantrich, 1978, 299 s. info
  • MATUŠKA, Alexander. Člověk proti zkáze : pokus o Karla Čapka. Translated by Jiřina Kintnerová. Vyd. 2., české 1. Praha: Československý spisovatel, 1963, 271 s. info
  • MALEVIČ, Oleg Michajlovič. Bratři Čapkové. Translated by Hana Štěpánková. Vyd. 1. Praha: Ivo Železný, 1999, 297 s. ISBN 8023734369. info
  • Karel Čapek : hledání pravdy, poctivosti a pokory. Translated by B. R. Bradbrook. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2006, 293 s. ISBN 8020013857. info
Teaching methods
analysis and interpretation of texts, class discussion, preparing papers and essays
Assessment methods
The course is taught every other week. Students are to prepare one paper and read one scholar study and present them during the seminar. Active participation in following discussions, minimally 75% attendance.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Spring 2008.
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