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Lecturer(s)
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Diviš Jakub, Bc. et Mgr. M.Litt.
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Course content
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Introduction to Cultural Studies, definitions of "Britishness", history, politics, royalty in Britain, post-war British society, the Falkland Islands, Scotland, Wales, the Irish Question, class and regional identity.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Seminar
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 40 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 12 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 10 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| No particular prerequisites specified. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Students will - understand the concept of British national identity and its significance in modern Britain - recognise the importance of traditional symbols and regional identity and how this is reflected in literature (e.g. works by Tony Harrison, Herbert Williams and Gerry Adams). |
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| Lecture |
| Seminar |
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| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Group presentation at a seminar |
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Recommended literature
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Storey, J. Cultural Studies & The Study of Popular Culture.. Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, 1996.
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Storey, J. (ed). Cultural Theory and Popular Culture. London, Prentice Hall, 1998.
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Storry, Mike; Childs, Peter. British cultural identities. 1st publ. London ; Routledge, 1997. ISBN 0-415-13699-7.
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Strinati, D. An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture.. London, Routledge, 2004.
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Turner, G. British Cultural Studies. London, Routledge, 1996.
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Wierzbicka, A. Understanding Cultures Through Their Key Words. Oxford, OUP, 1997.
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