HV070 AJ Insights into Czech Music Culture

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Šilhavíková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Marek Sedláček, Ph.D.
Department of Music – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Šilhavíková
Supplier department: Department of Music – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
HV070/PrezPred01: Mon 16:00–16:50 učebna 21, M. Šilhavíková
Prerequisites
Interest in the issue and active participation.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to introduce various issues of Czech music culture in its historical and contemporary context.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to understand basic regional specifics of Czech and Moravian folk music, become familiar with the names of prominent Czech composers, gain an overview of the current Czech music scene, and more.
Syllabus
  • Ancient roots of Czech music.
  • Traditional music and clothing.
  • Local customs and traditions.
  • Moravian dance and folk songs (workshop with live music).
  • Czech artificial music.
  • In the footsteps of Leoš Janáček (city tour).
  • Popular music in Czechoslovakia.
  • Contemporary Czech culture (including theatre tour).
  • International overlap of Czech music.
Literature
  • ZAHRÁDKA, Jiří. Po stopách Leoše Janáčka. Průvodce Brnem (In the foootsteps of Leoš Janáček. Brno City Guide). In Po stopách Leoše Janáčka. Průvodce Brnem. Brno: TIC BRNO, 2017, 159 pp. ISBN 978-80-906035-8-5. URL info
  • Ve víru barev a chutí: turistický průvodce regionem: Slovácko - východní Morava. Zlín. Centrála cestovního ruchu Východní Moravy, 2009, 108 pp. ISBN 978-80-254-6767-1. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussions, music demonstrations, visits to cultural places in Brno.
Assessment methods
To pass the course, student must visit at least one music event of his choice (concert, ballet, opera...)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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