FF:OJ589 Reading of myth. texts of Colo - Course Information

OJ589 Reading of myth. texts of Colombia

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Taught online.

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Lucie Vinšová, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Šefčík, Ph.D. (deputy)

Guaranteed by

prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Fri 10:00–11:40 K32

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of English. Basic knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

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Course objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce the rich and original tradition of the indigenous tribes living in Colombia. During our lessons, we will read Spanish and English mythological texts of the Misak, Kogi, Desana, Nasa and Kokonuko tribes. The course will be accompanied by picture and motif interpretations. At the end of this course, students should be cable of an effective interpretation of mythological texts and motifs, which are by their nature very different to those of the Indo-European traditions. There will also be topics dealing with comparative mythology and cosmology. Another benefit will be improving translation skills across three languages (English, Spanish and Czech).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be cable of an effective interpretation of mythological texts and motifs, which are by their nature very different to those of the Indo-European traditions. There will also be topics dealing with comparative mythology and cosmology. Another benefit will be improving translation skills across three languages (English, Spanish and Czech).

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction: Historical, geographical and anthropological context, language, customs, landscape, mixing of the original beliefs with Christianity. 2. Creation myths and the basic elements of Life: Creation myths and their comparisons across various Andean cultures, basic principles of life and dualism. 3. Children of water: The water cycle and the basic elements of life, time arrow and the way the conception of time reflects in the Misak language. Water cycle in the Kogi cosmology and the Creation myth. 4. The life cycle: Birth and childhood, myths of prodigies, the rules of a balanced life. 5. Adulthood: Household, measuring of time, plants and how to grow them correctly, possibilities of contamination and illness. 6. Death: myths about the afterlife, funerary rituals and demonic beings. 7. Namtrik language- characteristics and basic vobabulary. 8. Language Paez- characteristics and specific features. 9. Introduction into Kogi culture- mythology, cosmology, language, comparison with the tribes of Cauca. 10. Desana- the essence of Nature, the principle of balance and a barter market of souls. 11. The language of shamans, shapeshifting and the usage of hallucinogens, plant allies and icaros- the plant songs.

Teaching methods

Presentation on the theory and interpretation of the motifs and visual materials, reading of the texts, presentations, videos.

Assessment methods

70% attendance Presentation on a relevant topic of interest.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Ukončení zápočtem je možné pouze pro kredit typu C. Uděluje se na základě aktivní účasti při výuce.
The course is taught annually.
Credit evaluation note: Za kolokvium jeden kredit navíc.

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