UHVH0026 Everyday life of the nobility

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Dr. phil. Klára Hübnerová (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Kozák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Dr. phil. Klára Hübnerová
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
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
This series of lectures is devoted to the everyday life of the nobility of the Czech lands in the Middle Ages and early modern period. It is focused on selected thematic areas representing (but of course not fully) the individual segments of the world and life of nobles. Emphasis is also put on performances of modern research approaches and trends. Students are familiarized with the basic types and range of sources as by the availability of research to the public.
Syllabus
  • 1. The aristocracy and nobility
    2. Chivalry and knightly culture
    3. Gentility and family memory
    4. Crossroads of noble careers
    5. The world of social and communication networks
    6. Residence and Court
    7. Life cycles, family
    8. Education and Travel
    9. Religious life and religiosity
    10. Cultural ambition and patronage
    11. Leisure, entertainment
    12. Beyond the Law
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Šmahel, F. Cesta Karla IV. do Francie (1377-1378). Praha 2006. info
  • Nejedlý, M. Fortuny kolo vrtkavé. Láska, moc a společnost ve středověku. Praha 2003. info
  • Bumke, J. Höfische Kultur. Literatur und Gesellschaft im hohen Mittelalter, 4. Aufl., München 1987. info
  • Gurevič, A. Kategorie středověké kultury. Praha 1978. info
  • Le Goff, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Praha 1991. info
  • Duby, G. Rytíř, žena a kněz. Manželství ve Francii v době feudalismu, Praha 2002. info
  • Le Goff, J. Středověký člověk a jeho svět. Praha 1999. info
  • Duby, G. Vznešené paní z 12. století, sv. I.-III. Praha 1995-1997. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
* Knowledge of key concepts and problems
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020.
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