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Lecturer(s)
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Gilk Erik, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Kolářová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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This semester-long course is designed to provide students with at least a basic overview of Czech culture and history, while also equipping them with a conceptual framework that will enable them to identify phenomena associated with the specific characteristics of the Czech and Central European contexts. The timeline covers general historical eras (Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Modern Era), political history and ruling dynasties (the Přemyslids, the Luxembourgs, the Jagiellons, the Habsburgs), as well as major artistic styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism, Art Nouveau, modern and postmodern culture), spiritual movements (Hussitism, Counter-Reformation, Enlightenment), and political concepts (absolutism, liberalism, Czechoslovakism), all in their mutual contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on the modern history of the 20th century and its political and social development (World War I, the First Republic, Nazism and World War II, communist totalitarianism, and the post-November 1989 era).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Attendace
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 12 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 13 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Graduates of the course have a thorough understanding of Czech culture and history from its origins to the present day, are well-versed in the periodization of Czech history within the context of Central Europe, and are familiar with the evolution of the Czech state and major artistic movements.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Written exam
Active participation in seminars and completion of continuous coursework.
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Recommended literature
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Čornej, P., & Pokorný, J. (2005). A brief history of the Czech lands to 2004. Prague.
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Čornej, Petr (et al.). Dějiny zemí Koruny české. I., Od příchodu Slovanů do roku 1740. Paseka. Praha - Litomyšl, 2003 (9. vyd.)..
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Čornej, Petr (et al.). Dějiny zemí Koruny české. II., Od nástupu osvícenství po naší dobu. Paseka. Praha - Litomyšl, 2003 (9. vyd.)..
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Čornej, Petr. (2005). Great Stories in Czech History. Praha.
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Pánek, Jaroslav - Tůma, Oldřich. A History of the Czech Lands. Praha. 2009.
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Polišenský Josef. History of Czechoslovakia in outline. Praha. 1991.
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