Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction into the topic, chronological and thematic outline, explanation of basic concepts, genres (song, poem, short story, sermon, religious texts) 2. Introduction into specific literary texts such as mining literature of the Ore Mountains (15th through 17th century), religious literature of North Bohemian places of pilgrimage (17th through 19th century), literature associated with the activities of aristocratic families (16th through 18th century), local literature of rural areas (19th through 20th century), and nationally engaged literature (20th century). The final selection of texts discussed in class can be adjusted according to the students' interest. 3. Model public presentation: selection of specific texts and, if necessary, their translation, rehearsal of presenting the text, chairing a debate, accompanying word, powerpoint presentation etc. 4. Literary excursion to a selected place in the region (choice of place will be made upon consideration of students' interests) such as: Jáchymov, Bohosudov, Kadaň, Děčín, Milešov, Bezděz.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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In the seminar, students will be acquainted with selected phenomena of local and regional literature of northern Bohemia written in German in the 16th through the 20th century (e.g. literature of the Ore Mountains, literature in dialects, religious and secular literature associated with specific places and personalities, literary contributions in local and patriotic press). Attention will be paid to practical ways of communicating this literature to the public (e.g. public reading, literary excursions), including accompanying activities like translation, presentation, moderation, accompanying word, etc. The seminar also includes a literary excursion.
The student - will get acquainted with selected phenomena of local and regional literature of Northern Bohemia - is able to put it in a cultural-historical context An important effect of this seminar is the sensitization of students to this type of (usually) lower literature. At the same time, they will learn to convey this literature in various ways to the (lay) public, or pupils.
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Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
To receive credit Students work in groups; based on recommendations or on their own initiative, they will choose a locality (or a topic) with a specific set of texts, ideally shorter formats such as a short story, poem, song, or excerpts from longer genres. Based on these texts, students will design and implement two events: - literary excursion to a place of own choice in the North Bohemian region (papers on historico-geographical, or literature topics ) (model) literary reading (selection of texts; their preparation, including possible translations; rehearsal of the lecture; preparation of the accompanying word; moderation; possibly other presentation options - Powerpoint, etc.) In a justified case, instead of participating in a group preparing a literary reading, the student can prepare a didactization of the selected text.
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Recommended literature
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