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Course content
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At the beginning of the seminar we will analyze the reception of William Shakespeare in Eastern Europe, especially the way in which this key work of anglophone culture has spread beyond its originary one, as well as beyond the genre of the drama. Zdeněk Stříbrný's study, Shakespeare and Eastern Europe (2000) will lead us to the first important juncture: that is, the relationship of Shakespeare and Czech culture. We will then analyze the way that other works of anglophone culture have originated in other countries and contexts, including the US, South Africa, Australia, Nigeria and Ireland, both literature and film. Some of the other works examined will be: the Beat Generation, Jane Austen, James Fenimore Cooper, and also contemporary works such as The Simpsons, as well as country music, rap and the blues.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Seminar
- Contact hours
- 22 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 10 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 15 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 30 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| To be able to analyse representations of the Czechs and their lands in anglophone culture |
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| know several classic works of anglophone literature and culture |
| know the circumstances of the' reception of several classic works of anglophone literature in other cultures |
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| analyze classic works of anglophone literature and culture§ |
| critically evaluate the relevance, reception and adaptation of classic works of anglophone literature and culture in other cultural contexts. |
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| Lecture |
| Seminar |
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| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Seminar work |
| Continuous assessment |
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