CJ3DC_LCPr Czech Fiction in the 90s

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/8. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Miroslav Chocholatý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jiří Poláček, CSc.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Petra Rozbořilová
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The seminar is intended to provide students with an outline of the post-November (1989) development of Czech prose. The main tendencies, layers and currents (e.g. authenticity or fantasy postmodern literature etc.) will be outlined, as well as monographical profiles of selected writers. Deeper insights will be put into practice through detailed analysis and interpretations. Students will also learn about the rich spectrum of secondary literature.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to explain the development of literary trends and movements in the particular period of Czech literature. They will be able to identify and analyse the style of outstanding literary personalities of the period. They will be able to interpret literary pieces as well as justify and support their views using their knowledge of literary studies.
Syllabus
  • 1. Problematics of diary and memoire literature in the 1990s. 2. Reflexion of a city chronotope. Reflecting the works of M. Ajvaz, D. Hodrová , J. Kratochvil a J. Topol. 3. The maze of mysteries and secrets: R. Ludva, M. Urban, J. Jandourek, V. Vokolek. 4. Three attempts at "normalizational" anamnesis: M. Viewegh, H. Daněk, B. Vaněk-Úvalský. 5. Bound by a lyrical utterance: P. Brycz, J. Vrak, J. Balabán. 6. Between originality and manner: V. Kahuda a E. Hakl. 7. Contemporary women prose: Over the works of A. Berková a I. Dousková.
Literature
  • MACHALA, Lubomír. Literární bludiště : bilance polistopadové prózy. Vyd. 1. Praha: Brána, 2001, 241 s. ISBN 8024207354. info
Teaching methods
Students will be able to recognise and describe literary trends and movements of Czech poetry and prose, as well as the specific nature of their poetics. They will be able to identify and analyze the style of outstanding personalities of Czech poetry and prose, significant for the particular period. Students will further develop their literary knowledge and interpretational skills with the aim to communicate with a literary work more efficiently. They will creatively use their knowledge gained not only in contact classes but also in their individual study of recommended literature which they will be able to discuss regularly with their teacher.
Assessment methods
Type of course: seminar Credit requirements: Active participation in the seminars; colloquium, discussion on the topics covered in the seminars. Students will present results of their work in written form (seminar paper) and in the form of mini-lectures. They will develop their ability of critical thinking as well as their individual style. Student´s ability to evaluate a work, compare it in terms of contemporary Czech and world production will be emphasised, along with the ability to defend their views using specific terminology of the field.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
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