UHVH0026 Everyday life of aristocratic classes

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Petr Kozák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Petr Kozák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Petr Kozák, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Wed 16:25–18:00 H8
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UHVH0026/A: Wed 18:05–18:50 H8, P. Kozák
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(N)
Prerequisite for granting the credit is completion of the seminar part of the course.
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 cycle of lectures is devoted to the everyday life of the aristocratic strata of the Czech lands (especially Bohemia and Moravia, but also Silesia if possible) in the Middle Ages and early modern times. Due to the considerable thematic and temporal scope, the lectures are tuned more generally and focused on selected topics representing (but of course not in full) individual sections of the world and the life of nobility. Emphasis is also placed on the presentation of current research approaches and trends. In the seminar part of the course, students are introduced to the basic types and areas of sources and the form of their availability to the research community.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will gain specific knowledge in the field of medieval and early modern social and cultural history. They will learn the principles of criticism of sources associated with the analysis of everyday life and lifestyle of nobility. They will learn to create presentations in PowerPoint or equivalent applications.
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
  • 13. Conclusion
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
  • Dvořáčková-Malá, D. – Holý, M. – Sterneck, T. – Zelenka, J a kol. Děti a dětství: od středověku na práh osvícenství, Praha 2019.
  • Dvořáková, D. Rytier a jeho kráľ. Stibor zo Stiboríc a Žigmund Lucemburský, Budmerice 2003.
  • Šimůnek, R. Reprezentace české středověké šlechty, Praha 2013.
  • Šimůnek, R. Správní systém šlechtického dominia v pozdně středověkých Čechách. Rožmberská doména 1418-1472, Praha 2005.
  • Šimůnek, R. Obraz šlechtického panství v Čechách 1500-1750, Praha 2018.
  • Dvořáčková-Malá, D. – Zelenka, J. Curia ducis, curia regis: panovnický dvůr za vlády Přemyslovců, Praha 2011.
Teaching methods
Theoretical and practical preparation (lecture, seminar), frontal teaching, work with resources, discussion.
Assessment methods
Written test or guided interview. Attendance at the seminar (minimum 75%), report, active approach.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Successful passing of the credit.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019.
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