Cultural history of the countries of the region till 1918: Bohemia and Slovakia

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The course focuses on cultural history of Czech and Slovak lands in the context of political and social development from middle ages till 1918.

The course focuses on cultural history of Czech and Slovak lands in the context of political and social development from middle ages till 1918, including topics such as mutual influence of cultures, national and state ideologies, social movements, changes in mentality and discussion about the sense of national history.

Legendary beginnings of Czech nation

Great Moravia – heritage of saints Cyril and Methodius

Ducal Bohemia – „retinue of saint Wenceslas”

Kingdom of Bohemia – „Crown of saint Wenceslas”

Jan Hus

"Ye Who Are Warriors of God"?

Bohemia in the period of George of Poděbrady and Jagiellons – the realm of hussites and catholics

Renaissance and baroque Bohemia

Cultural history of Slovakia from Middle Ages till XVIIIth century.

„Czech National Revival”

„Slovak National Revival”

Karel Havlíček Borovský – true father of Czech nation?

Cultural history of Slovakia under Hungarian rule 1848-1914

Personality of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk in the context of emancipation of Czechs in Austra-Hungary

Struggle for state of Czechs and Slovaks – democratic project for middle Europe

Baron R., Ambasadorowie wzajemnego zrozumienia : niedocenieni twórcy pomostów między polską i czeską kulturą (XIX-XXI w.) : studia i szkice, Toruń 2013.

Čapek K., Rozmowy z T. G. Masarykiem, Warszawa 2014.

Gruchała J., Tomasz G. Masaryk, Wrocław 1996.

Kosmasa Kronika Czechów, Wrocław 2006.

Kronikarze czescy : Kanonik Wyszehradzki, Mnich Sazawski, Wrocław 2006.

Maciołek M., Tożsamość narodowa Czechów w świetle piśmiennictwa czeskiego do XVIII wieku, Wrocław 2012.

Majerek R., Pamięć – mit – tożsamość : słowackie procesy autoidentyfikacyjne w okresie odrodzenia narodowego, Kraków 2011.

Matla M., Czechy, Poznań 2014.

Paner A., Przemyślidzi, Gdańsk 2008.

Seibt F., Karol IV, Warszawa 1996.

Štúr L'., Wybór pism, Wrocław 1983.

Tarajło-Lipowska Z., Męczennik czeskiej prawdy : Karel Havlíček Borovský, Wrocław 2000.

Wysmułek J., Stos, od którego zgorzał cały kraj : historia rewolucji husyckiej, Kraków 2010.

After courses student:

1) knows and understands Czech and Slovak history from Middle Ages till 1918.

2) knows and understands on basic level national and religious, social, political and economic development in Czech and Slovak lands from Middle Ages till 1918.

3) looks up, analyses, evaluates, selects and utilizes information about Czech and Slovak history from Middle Ages till 1918.

4) in reference to acquired theoretical and practical knowledge is able to use it in typical statements about Czech and Slovak history from Middle Ages till 1918 with consideration of global context, to formulate them logically, in reference to opinions of other participants of communicative situation.

5) is able to critical assessment, continuous training and complement of acquired knowledge.

6) is able to participate in cultural life and make use of his different forms.

Condition of admission to examinations is compulsory attendance in the courses (according to Principles of studies at Faculty of Applied Linguistics).

Courses will consist of discussion about scheduled literature or material presented by tutor in form of presentation. Active participation in discussion means that student contributes to discussion during at least 50% classes.

Student will also write one paper (3-6 pages) or presentation about topic delimited by tutor.

Oral examination will contain two questions about material presented during course.

Final assessment depends on:

Active and factual participation in discussion during course (20%).

Written paper or presentation about topic delimited by tutor (20%).

Oral examination containing two questions (60%).

(comprehensive answer to one question = 30%, partial answer to one question = 15%).

Assessment range:

0%-49% - 2

50%-60% - 3

61%-70% - 3+

71%-80% - 4

81%-90% - 4+

91%-100% - 5

Additional knowledge - 5+