Course: Cham empire

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Course title Cham empire
Course code ASV/CHAM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kraus Filip, Ph.D.
  • Maveekumbura Karlová Petra, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Content: 1) Ancestors of the Cham Empire: archeological cultures in Central and South Vietnam 2) Conditions of the origin of the Cham Empire 3) The formation of the state under Indian influence 4) Social stratification of Cham society 5) Overview of the history of the Cham Empire 6) The fight of Čampa and its demise 7) The language and literary tradition of the Cham 8) Cham religion 9) Cham fine art 10) Cham in modern Vietnam

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Homework for Teaching - 27 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 27 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 27 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the history and realities of the Hindu kingdom of Champa, which was located in today's central Vietnam. The course will introduce students to a basic overview of the history of this defunct kingdom and will also acquaint them with Cham society and culture.
The course is open to all students.
Prerequisites
Participation in the course is not conditioned by prerequisites.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of linguistic, Written exam

Completion of the course is conditional on: a) active participation in classes - 20% b) reading the prescribed literature and a short presentation on a selected topic - 30% c) credit test - 50%
Recommended literature
  • Hlavatá, L. (2004). Epos Rámájana v čamské lidové literatuře.
  • Hlavatá, L. et al. (2018). Dějiny Vietnamu. Praha.
  • Hlavatá, L. (1999). Religiózní determinace čamského umění.
  • Hubert, J., F. (2006). The Art of Champa. Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Mabbet, I., Chandler, D. (2000). Khmerové. Praha.
  • Nožina, M. (2007). Dějiny Kambodže. Praha.
  • Taylor, P. (2007). Cham Muslims of the Mekong Delta. Singapore.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies (2022) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -