CZS35 Fiction, Facts and Reality in Modern Czech Literature

Celouniverzitní studia
jaro 2013
Rozsah
2/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
doc. Mgr. Petr Bubeníček, Ph.D. (přednášející)
prof. PhDr. Bohumil Fořt, Ph.D. (přednášející)
prof. PhDr. Michaela Soleiman pour Hashemi, CSc. (přednášející)
Mgr. Jan Tlustý, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Martin Vašek
Celouniverzitní studia
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Martin Vašek
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Celouniverzitní studia
Rozvrh
Po 18. 2. až Pá 24. 5. St 14:10–15:45 C43
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.

Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 40 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/40, pouze zareg.: 0/40
Mateřské obory/plány
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Cíle předmětu
The course is devoted to modern Czech literature and its sources. It has been inspired by the theory of possible, that is fictional, worlds; this theory is made clear by using examples from both Czech and other literatures. It will trace the correlation between reality and its rendering in literature; it will analyze methods used by individual authors and schools.
The lecturers will deal with the following topics: the development of ideals in nineteenth century literature, innovative tendencies in the Czech Fin de siècle in the early twentieth century; ontological aspects in the prose of Karel Čapek and the poetry and prose of Czech Poetists; the depiction of the Holocaust and of the Communist totalitarian regime; the specific features of the poetics of Milan Kundera. A representative choice of texts will acquaint students with stimulating works and the central values of Czech literature. Part of the interpretation of modern Czech literature offered in the course will be commented on through the presentation of four recent films based on four major works of Czech prose fiction.
Recommended literature in English is listed in individual chapters.
Osnova
  • 1. Fictional and Factual Worlds. A Theoretical Introduction
  • 2. Fictional and Factual Worlds of Modern Czech Literature
  • 3. From Vision to Analysis: Literature in the 19th and the early 20th Centuries
  • 4. The film Wild Flowers based on book Garland of National Legends will be presented
  • 5. Poetism Playful and Optimistic Avantgarde Poetry between the Wars
  • 6. The film Capricious Summer will be presented.
  • 7. Two Worlds of Karel Čapek Mythology and Ordinary Life
  • 8. The Theme of the Holocaust in Czech Literature I
  • 9. The film The Cremator will be presented
  • 10. The Theme of the Holocaust in Czech Literature II
  • 11. The film The Unbearable Lightness of Being" presented
  • 12. Milan Kunderas Fiction and Facts
Metody hodnocení
The course is finished with an essay of 1200-1500 words, to by sent by e-mail to the respective teacher by the 20th of May. The choice of the topic must be consulted with the respective teacher.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
http://www.rect.muni.cz/ois/students/special_programs%2C_individual_courses/cesp
Electronic materials are avaliable in e-learning system, see www.phil.muni.cz/elf and look for Modern Czech Theatre.
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Studijní materiály
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích jaro 2003, jaro 2004, jaro 2006, jaro 2007, jaro 2008, jaro 2009, podzim 2009, jaro 2010, podzim 2010, jaro 2011, jaro 2012, jaro 2014.