UHVHCOBP01 Proseminar in Pre-Modern History

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Komárková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Komárková, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UHVHCOBP01/A: Tue 13:05–14:40 M7, H. Komárková
Prerequisites
Completion of the Introduction to the Historical sicence ("Úvod do studia dějin"), resp mastering the subject matter.
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 seminar is focusing on the acquisition of basic knowledge and skills needed for research on the older history of Central Europe. Emphasis is placed analyze and interpretation of various types of historical sources, especially written sources, which the researcher may encounter in the study of the phenomena of medieval and early modern history. The student will also gain experience with the preparation and presentation of a selected topic in the form of a seminar paper and learn the basic terminology.
Learning outcomes
Student will learn how to work with historical sources and secondary literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Terminology, periodization, secondary literature
  • 2. Secondary sources - e-sources, online databases for research, institutions
  • 3. Primary sources - basic information, categorization, work with sources, interpretation
  • 4. Writing and medieval written culture - introduction
  • 5. Diplomatic sources I - deeds
  • 6. Diplomatic sources II - chronology and dating
  • 7. Normative sources
  • 8. Narrative sources I
  • 9. Narrative sources II
  • 10. Sources of urban provenience
  • 11. Personal accounts
  • 12. Other types of historical sources and their utilization
  • 13. Presentation of seminar papers
Literature
    required literature
  • Bláhová, M. Historická chtronologie. Praha 2001. info
  • Le Goff, J. O hranicích dějinných období: na příkladu středověku a renesance. Praha 2014.
  • Le Goff, J. Paměť a dějiny. Praha 2007. info
  • Rosenthal, J. T. (ed.). Understanding Medieval Primary Sources: Using Historical Sources to Discover Medieval Europe. Abingdon-on-Thames 2014.
  • Zwettler, O. Čítanka k obecným dejinám středověku. Brno 1994.
    recommended literature
  • Bloch, M. Králové divotvůrci. Praha 2004. info
  • Le Goff, J. Kultura středověké Evropy. Praha 1991. info
  • Ferdinand Seibt. Lesk a bída středověku. Praha 2000. info
  • Huizinga, J. Podzim středověku. Praha 1999. info
  • Friedrich, G. Rukověť křesťanské chronologie. Praha 1997. info
  • Le Goff, J. Za jiný středověk. Čas kultura a práce na středověkém Západě: 18 esejů, Praha 2005. info
  • Wihoda, M. Zlatá bula sicilská. Podivuhodný příběh ve vrstvách paměti. Praha 2005. info
  • Bloch, M. Feudální společnost. Praha 2010.
  • Hlaváček, I., Kašpar, J., Nový, R. Vademecum pomocných věd historických. Praha 1988, 1992, 1997, 2002. Praha, 2006. info
  • ČORNEJ, P. Fundamentals of Czech History. Praha, 1992. info
  • Bloch, M. Obrana historie aneb historik a jeho řemeslo. Praha, 1967. info
Teaching methods
seminar, class discussion, homework, presentation
Assessment methods
Seminar paper, presentation of selected topic, active participation in seminars, attendance at seminars (75% at least)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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