CZS35 Fiction, Facts and Reality in Modern Czech Literature

Pan-university studies
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Petr Bubeníček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Bohumil Fořt, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Michaela Soleiman pour Hashemi, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Tlustý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Vašek
Pan-university studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Martin Vašek
Supplier department: Pan-university studies
Timetable
Mon 18. 2. to Fri 24. 5. Wed 14:10–15:45 C43
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
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.
Syllabus
  • 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
Assessment methods
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.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.rect.muni.cz/ois/students/special_programs%2C_individual_courses/cesp
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014.
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