Course: Culture of the High Middle Ages

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Course title Culture of the High Middle Ages
Course code KHI/KV324
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tomíček David, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Medieval aesthetics 2. Ottonian Renaissance 3. Renaissance of the 12th century 4. The world on medieval maps 5. Magic and medicine in the Middle Ages

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
Deeper knowledge of the Middle Ages and the categories of medieval thought in the students of the follow-up master's degree. Stronger orientation in the issues of cultural history. Gaining awareness of the categories of contemporary consideration.
Students are familiar with the basic categories of medieval thought. They understand the peculiarities of medieval sources about the then culture. They can evaluate medieval cultural phenomena and individual manifestations. They can work with professional literature on the topic. They can apply theoretical background in the assessment of medieval culture.
Prerequisites
1. None 2. An overview of the general history of the Middle Ages and orientation in the types of medieval sources. Basic passive orientation in Latin is welcome.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation. Demonstration of the ability to interpret sources and discuss interpretations. Reading the recommended literature.
Recommended literature
  • Eduard Petrů. Zašifrovaná skutečnost. Praha, 1972.
  • George Duby. Věk katedrál. Praha, 2002.
  • Jacques Le Goff. Kultura středověké Evropy. Praha, 1991.
  • Richard Kieckhefer. Magie ve středověku. Praha, 2005.
  • Umberto Eco. Umění a krása ve středověké estetice. Praha, 1998.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Documentation of Historical Memorials (A16) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (Single Subject) (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -