UHVHPPBP46 Selected Chapters from Middle-Ages II

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. David Radek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. David Radek, Ph.D.
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
The one-semester seminar course will focus on the introduction of basic problem areas related to the history of the Czech lands in the Middle Ages. Current issues and trends in contemporary medievalist research will be taken into account, such as the problem of the so-called Central European model, disputes over the Kosmas´s image of the Czech state, the question of the origin of the Czech nobility or the issue of the ideal ruler in medieval thought. Attention will also be paid to the issue of the Hussites, its genesis and modern interpretations, as well as debates on the state model of government. Students will be acquainted with the areas outlined above on the basis of work with literature and preserved sources. Emphasis will be placed primarily on independent analysis and work with sources.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to:
- work with various sources to the Czech Middle Ages
- work critically with literature
- write a scientific text
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction. Introduction to the basic concepts of defining the "Czech Middle Ages".
  • 2. The so-called Central European model as a topic of historiography 3. Kosmas - the creator of Czech history?
  • 4. Administrative organization of the Přemyslid domain - castle system, service settlements
  • 5. Genesis of the Czech nobility
  • 6. Transformation of the Czech lands in the High Middle Ages
  • 7. The emergence of urban planning
  • 8. Dalimil's chronicle as a source for knowledge of aristocratic society
  • 9. The ideal ruler of the Czech Middle Ages
  • 10. Preaching as a new phenomenon of late medieval society
  • 11. Protoreferomation or medieval heresy? On the interpretation of the Hussites
  • 12. Estates or monarchical model of government?
  • 13. "National" monarchy of the late Middle Ages - George of Podebrady, Matthias Corvinus
Literature
    required literature
  • Šmahel, F. Husitské Čechy. Struktury - procesy - ideje. Praha 2004.
  • Třeštík, D. Počátky Přemyslovců. Praha 1997.
  • Klápště, J. Proměna českých zemí ve středověku, Praha 2005.
  • Antonín, R. Ideální panovník českého středověku. Kulturně-historická skica z dějin středověkého myšlení. Praha 2013.
  • Wihoda, M. První Česká království, Praha 2015.
    recommended literature
  • Hoffman, F. Středověké město v Čechách a na Moravě, Praha 2009.
  • Dvořáčková-Malá, D. – Zelenka, J. Curia ducis, curia regis. Panovnický dvůr za vlády Přemyslovců. Praha 2011.
  • Třeštík, D. Kosmova kronika. Praha 1968.
  • Jan, L. Vznik zemského soudu a správa středověké Moravy. Brno 2000.
  • Soukup, P. Reformní kazatelství a Jakoubek ze Stříbra. Praha 2011.
  • Šmahel, F. Jan Hus. Život a dílo. Praha 2015.
  • Boubín, J. Česká „národní“ monarchie, Praha 1992.
  • Vybíral, Z. Politická komunikace aristokratické společnosti českých zemí. Praha 2005.
  • Kalous, A. Matyáš Korvín (1443-1490). Uherský a český král. České Budějovice 2009.
Teaching methods
Discussion, analysis of sources and literature.
Assessment methods
Attendance at seminars (75%), elaboration of seminar work on a given topic, active approach.
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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