HIB043n Medieval Studies Today

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Martin Wihoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Martin Wihoda, Ph.D.
Department of History – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of History – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 12:00–13:40 B2.51
Course Enrolment Limitations
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Course objectives
The lecture and seminar course emphasizes the knowledge of the terminology, methods and procedures that apply in modern medieval studies.
Learning outcomes
The course graduate should be equipped with clear knowledge and an idea of the methodical practices of modern medieval studies.
Syllabus
  • Introduction
  • Past and Present of Medieval Studies
  • Center of Medieval Research
  • Sources nad Literature
  • Methods and terminology
  • Summary
Literature
    required literature
  • GOETZ, Hans-Werner, Moderne Mediävistik. Stand und Perspektiven der Mittelalterforschung, Darmstadt 1999.
    recommended literature
  • IGGERS, Georg, Dějepisectví ve 20. století. Od vědecké objektivity k postmoderní výzvě, Praha 1996.
  • BURKE, Peter, Francouzská revoluce v dějepisectví. Škola Annales (1929-1989), Praha 2004.
  • van ENGEN, John, The Past and Future of Medieval Studies, London 1994.
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, class discussion.
Assessment methods
Students will present an essay on a given topic. The course is concluded with a written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
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