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Lecturer(s)
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Janebová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Livingstone David, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Peprník Michal, prof. PhDr. Dr.
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Flajšarová Pavlína, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Curriculum: The end of the world has been a persistent topic in multiple genres throughout history, ranging from religious prophecies and political propaganda to dystopian literature, adventure stories and fantasy fiction and, sadly, also to scientific research and visions of ecological catastrophe. In the seminar we will discuss various literary works from the 20th and 21st century. Among the novels we will read, there may be John Wyndham?s The Day of the Triffids, John Brunner?s The Sheep Look Up, Kurt Vonnegut?s Galapagos, and Emily St. John Mandel?s Station Eleven. I am open to suggestions ? within limits, e.g. there will be no Zombie apocalypses in this seminar. It is quite possible that we will also watch one or two movies.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 25 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 25 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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AS00, winter semester2025/26, The End is Nigh: Apocalyptic Literature, prof. Dirk Vanderbeke, block course. Dates: 16-17.10.2025 6.-7.11.2025 11.-12.12.2025 (2 sessions on Thursdays 15-18.15, 2 sessions on Fridays 9.45-13.00) Venue: Room 2.25 (Meeting room - "zasedací místnost děkanátu", underneath the English dept.) Intended audience: BA and MA students. Only students who have taken the Introduction to the Study of Literature (or an equivalent) are eligible. Curriculum: The end of the world has been a persistent topic in multiple genres throughout history, ranging from religious prophecies and political propaganda to dystopian literature, adventure stories and fantasy fiction and, sadly, also to scientific research and visions of ecological catastrophe. In the seminar we will discuss various literary works from the 20th and 21st century. Among the novels we will read, there may be John Wyndham?s The Day of the Triffids, John Brunner?s The Sheep Look Up, Kurt Vonnegut?s Galapagos, and Emily St. John Mandel?s Station Eleven. I am open to suggestions ? within limits, e.g. there will be no Zombie apocalypses in this seminar. It is quite possible that we will also watch one or two movies. The texts will be provided before the beginning of the semester. Requirements: Reading, attendance, active participation. Credits will be obtained by writing a short term paper (6-8 pages). The use of AI is not permitted.
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Prerequisites
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Only students who have taken the Introduction to the Study of Literature (or an equivalent) are eligible.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance
Course attendance, reading, active participation in seminar discussion, essay
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Recommended literature
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Appell, Glenn, and David Hemphill. (2005). American Popular Music: A Multicultural History . Belmont, CA.
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Crawford, Richard. (2005). America's Musical Life: A History. New York.
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George-Warren, Holly, and Patricia Romanowski, eds. (2001). The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll. New York.
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Chafe, William H. (2007). The Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II. New York.
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Maier, Pauline, Merritt Roe Smith, Alexander Keyssar, and Daniel Kevles. (2002). Inventing America: A History of the United States. Vol. 1.. New York.
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Nash, Gary B., gen. ed. (2006). The American People : Creating a Nation and a Society. New York.
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Peprník, Jaroslav. (2003). A Guide to the USA II.. Olomouc.
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Peprník, Jaroslav. (2004). A Guide to the USA I.. Olomouc.
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Starr, Larry, and . (2009). American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3. New York.
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Tick, Judith, ed. (2008). Music in the USA: A Documentary Companion. New York.
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Urdan, Laurence, ed. (1996). The Timetables of American History. New York.
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