CJp421 Czech literature of the 19th century and its reception of other nations

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ester Nováková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Milena Šubrtová, Ph.D.
Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Petra Rozbořilová
Supplier department: Department of Czech Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
CJp421/01: Tue 8:00–9:50 učebna 58, E. Nováková
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 course is focused on broadening of the knowledge regarding the Czech literature of the 19th century in the European context. Based on the analyses of selected works an, it uses seminary work to introduce social and literary reception of other nations and literary movements in the given period.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course, students will be able to: • characterize individual eras of the development of Czech literature in the given era; • describe the connections between cultural and political development in the Czech lands and in Europe; • interpret literary texts in the context of national matters; • analyze contemporary stereotypes when portraying other nationalities; • create an expert text on researched topic.
Syllabus
  • 1. European cultural trends and movements in the Czech context. 2. Important figures of foreign culture scene and their influence on the Czech literature 3. Czech reflection on neighboring nations. 4. The image of Germanism in the Czech literature I. 5. The image of Germanism in the Czech literature II. 6. Poland and the Czech literature. 7. Slovakia and the Czech literature. 8. Russia and the Czech literature. 9. Inspirations by other european cultures. 10. Travel literature. 11. Translation reflection. 12. Conclusion: the image of other nations in the Czech literature of the 19th century.
Literature
  • JANÁČKOVÁ, Jaroslava. Česká literatura 2: Od romantismu k symbolismu. 2. dopl. a rozšíř. vyd. Praha: Lidové noviny, 1998. 329 s. ISBN:80-7106-286-3.
  • HAMAN, Aleš. Česká literatura 19. století a evropský kontext. 1. vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita, 1999, 182 s. ISBN 8070825480. info
  • MACURA, Vladimír. Český sen. Praha: Lidové noviny, 1998, 215 s. ISBN 80-7106-270-7. info
  • MACURA, Vladimír. Znamení zrodu :české národní obrození jako kulturní typ. 2., rozšíř. vyd., v H&H 1. Jinočany: H & H, 1995, 264 s., [8. ISBN 80-85787-74-1. info
  • ČERVENKA, Miroslav. Slovník básnických knih : díla české poezie od obrození do roku 1945. Praha: Československý spisovatel, 1990. ISBN 80-202-0217-X. info
  • NOVÁK, Arne. Stručné dějiny literatury české. Edited by Antonín Grund - Rudolf Havel. 1. vyd. Olomouc: R. Promberger, 1946, 818 s. URL info
Teaching methods
After completing the course, the student can understand and reflect on the cultural situation of the Czech literature in the 19th century and its connection to neighboring nations, as reflected in the influential works of the contemporary literature. Moreover, they develop their knowledge of the literary science, and their interpretative abilities in order to communicate with the literary work more effectively.
Assessment methods
Seminar classes. Seminary work must be submitted in order to successfuly complete the course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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