Cjp067 Selected topics from Czech Catholic literature of the first half of the 20th century

Faculty of Education
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Klára Březinová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Milena Šubrtová, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Cjp067/01: Tue 18:00–19:50 učebna 6, K. Březinová
Course Enrolment Limitations
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Course objectives
The seminar offers students a deeper knowledge of Czech Catholic literature of the first half of the 20th century. The course focuses on a detailed introduction to the work of selected authors of Czech Catholic literature of the period, on the perception of literary texts and literary analytical work with specific works. Students will be introduced to basic and extension literature related to the subject. The aim of the course is to develop and deepen students' literary historical knowledge and interpretive skills.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain a deeper insight into Czech Catholic literary works of the first half of the 20th century. They will be able to analyze and interpret literary works of the period. They will be able to think critically about a literary work. They will be able to formulate their ideas in discussion and argue logically.
Syllabus
  • Issues of literary works of Czech Catholic authors in the context of the time. Significant representatives and groups of Czech Catholic literary works. Religious themes in Czech Catholic literary works. Historical themes in Czech Catholic literary works. Events of the first half of the 20th century reflected in Czech Catholic literary works. Controversial themes in Czech Catholic literary works. Relevance of themes in Czech Catholic literary works in confrontation with the present.
Literature
  • LURKER, Manfred. Slovník biblických obrazů a symbolů. 1. vyd. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1999, 368 s. ISBN 80-7021-254-3.
  • BÍLEK, Petr A. Hledání jazyka interpretace: k modernímu prozaickému textu. Brno: Host, 2003, 360 s. ISBN 80-7294-080-5.
  • PUTNA, Martin C., BEDŘICH, Martin, ed. Česká katolická literatura v kontextech: 1918-1945. Praha: Torst. ISBN 978-80-7215-391-6.
  • Antologie české literatury 20. století k tématům víry. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Centro Aletti Refugium Velehrad-Roma, 2015, 785 s. ISBN 978-80-7412-220-0.
  • Archiv literární: prameny dějin české literatury katolické. Olomouc: Družina literární a umělecká v Olomouci, 1922.
  • MED, Jaroslav. Literární život ve stínu Mnichova (1938–1939). Praha: Academia, 2010. Novověk. ISBN 978-80-200-1823-6.
  • HANUŠ, Jiří. Malý slovník osobností českého katolicismu 20. století s antologií textů. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2005, 307 s. ISBN 80-7325-029-2.
  • MED. Jaroslav. Spisovatelé ve stínu. Praha: Portál. ISBN 80-7178-939-9.
  • DUFOUR-LÉON, Xavier. Slovník biblické teologie. Řím, Velehrad: Křesťanská akademie, 1991, 658 s.
  • MED, Jaroslav. Od skepse k naději: studie a úvahy o české literatuře. Svitavy: Trinitas, 2006. Studium. ISBN 80-86885-04-6.
Teaching methods
Students will deepen their literary historical knowledge and skills of literary analysis and critical reflection through work with selected texts enriched by non-traditional methods of perception of literary works. In doing so, they will use the knowledge gained from direct teaching as well as through independent work with recommended literature.
Assessment methods
Active participation in seminars (80% attendance), active participation in class discussions, final colloquial debate.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2024.
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