HKDRPNP007 Cultural History of Czech and European Countries in Modern Period

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Jiří Knapík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Martin Pelc, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Jiří Knapík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Martin Pelc, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jiří Knapík, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
The course deepens and expands knowledge of cultural, political, economic and social aspects of historical development in selected segments of cultural and social development, that are described in the context of lifestyle intellectual and religious aspects, customs and mentalities, culture and art. It provides a basic overview of the topic on the background of general tendencies and major events in the history of the Czech and European countries from the end of the 18th century to 1992 with an emphasis on the cultural aspects of social everyday life. The course is organized chronologically and thematically, the aim is to lead students to the perception of contexts, to the ability to understand the basic developmental tendencies and parallels, to orient themselves in the basic concepts of Czech and European history. Within the seminar, attention is paid to selected problem areas of Czech and European cultural history. The student deepens the ability to work with literature and selected sources, and her/his skills in the application of methods of historical work.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course deepens and expands knowledge of cultural, political, economic and social aspects of historical development in selected segments of cultural and social development, that are described in the context of lifestyle intellectual and religious aspects, customs and mentalities, culture and art. It provides a basic overview of the topic on the background of general tendencies and major events in the history of the Czech and European countries from the end of the 18th century to 1992 with an emphasis on the cultural aspects of social everyday life. The course is organized chronologically and thematically, the aim is to lead students to the perception of contexts, to the ability to understand the basic developmental tendencies and parallels, to orient themselves in the basic concepts of Czech and European history. Within the seminar, attention is paid to selected problem areas of Czech and European cultural history. The student deepens the ability to work with literature and selected sources, and her/his skills in the application of methods of historical work.
Learning outcomes
Ability to understand the developmental tendencies and parallels of cultural history ability to work with literature and selected sources skills in the application of methods of historical work.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introductory lesson (literature review, information about the exam, topics of seminar papers) 2. Birth of a citizen: transformation of the state and society in the Czech lands and Europe (ca. 1780-1918) 3. Old and modern: Historization of consciousness in Europe from the second half of the 18th century 4. Secularization and Disenchantment of the World: Changes in Religions and Churches in the Czech Lands and Europe (ca. 1780-1918) 5. Knowledge, education and training in the Czech lands and Europe (ca. 1780-1918) 6. From historicism to modernism: Transformations of art in the "long" 19th century 7. The phenomenon of leisure time in modern times (approx. 1780-1918) 8. Czechoslovakia and Europe 1918–1945 in political, economic and social perspective 9. Czechoslovakia and Europe 1945–1990 in a political, economic and social perspective 10. Czech and European thought of the 20th century (philosophy, political theory, science, religion) 11. Czech and European culture of the 20th century (modern art, culture between democracy and totalitarianism) 12. Czech and European everyday life of the 20th century (lifestyle changes, leisure, fashion, sports, etc.) 13. Selected personalities of Czech and European culture of the 20th century and their contribution
Literature
    required literature
  • Kučera, M. Kultura v českých dějinách 19. století. Praha 2011.
  • Luft, R. – Havelka, M. – Zwicker, S. (Hg.). Zivilgesellschaft und Menschenrechte im östlichen Europa. Tschechische Konzepte der Bürgergesellschaft im historischen und nationalen Vergleich. München 2014.
  • Pánek, J. – Tůma, O. a kol. Dějiny českých zemí. Praha 2018.
  • Pažout, J. (ed.). Každodenní život v Československu 1945/48-1989. Praha 2015.
  • Rémond, R. Náboženství a společnost v Evropě. Praha 2003. info
  • Nešpor, Z. R. a kol. Náboženství v 19. století. Nejcírkevnější století, nebo období zrodu českého ateismu? Praha 2010.
  • Marek, J. Česká moderní kultura. Praha 1998.
    recommended literature
  • Doležal, J. Česká kultura za protektorátu. Praha, 1996. info
  • Johnston, W. Österreichische Kultur- und Geistesgeschichte. Wien atd. 2006.
  • Kárník, Z. České země v éře První republiky. Díl I. II. III. Praha, 2000. info
  • KNAPÍK, J. - FRANC, M. a kol. Průvodce kulturním děním a životním stylem v českých zemích 1948-1967. I, II. Praha, 2011. info
  • Kusák, A. Kultura a politika v Československu 1945–1956. Praha 1998.
  • LUŇÁK, P. Západ. Spojené státy a Západní Evropa ve studené válce. Praha, Libri 1997. info
  • Rychlík, J. Češi a Slováci ve 20. století, spolupráce a konflikty. Praha, 2012. info
  • VYKOUKAL, Jiří - LITERA, Bohuslav - TEJCHMAN, Miroslav. Východ : Vznik, vývoj a rozpad sovětského bloku 1944-1989. Praha, 2000. info
  • Maurois, A. Dějiny Francie. Praha 1994.
  • Kol. autorů. Velké dějiny zemí Koruny české. XIII., 1918-1929, XIV., 1929-1938. Praha 2000, 2002.
  • Kol. autorů. Velké dějiny zemí Koruny české. XI. 1792-1860. Praha-Litomyšl 2013.
  • Kol. autorů. Velké dějiny zemí Koruny české. XII a, 1860-1890, XII b, 1890-1918. Praha-Litomyšl 2012, 2013.
  • ANTOŠÍKOVÁ, L. - BRUNOVÁ, M..: Všechny vody Čech tečou do Německa? Praha 2021.
Teaching methods
frontal teaching, discussion, work with sources
Assessment methods
Written test. Attendance at seminars (75%); paper.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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