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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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Siedloczek Marian, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Jařab Josef, prof. PhDr. CSc.
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Dvořáková Šárka, Mgr.
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Woock Elizabeth Allyn, Mgr. PhD.
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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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- Semestral Work
- 24 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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KAL2, 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.
The ability of students to compose a critical text in the English language dealing with the chosen literary text.
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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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Essay
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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Recommended literature
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Gerald Berkowitz. (1992). American Drama of the Twentieth Century.
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Greil Marcus and Werner Sollors, eds. (2009). A New Literary History of America.
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