UCJITBP007 Italian History and Culture 1

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jaroslava Malá (lecturer)
Mgr. Jaroslava Malá (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Karla Vymětalová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Wed 13:05–13:50 M15-LUCJ
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UCJITBP007/A: Wed 13:55–14:40 M15-LUCJ, J. Malá
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
  • Italian (programme FPF, ITAL-bpk)
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to get acquainted with Italian history from antiquity to the beginning of the Risorgimento. The interpretation focuses on the main events and characters of the given period with an emphasis on their mutual connection and influence. Italian history will also be embedded in the overall picture of European history. The seminar is focused on the history of art.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- describe the key events of Italian history;
- compare the course of Italian history in comparison with European history;
- analyze the causes leading to substantial changes in society, politics, etc.;
- evaluate the role of important figures of Italian culture for the development of European culture.
Syllabus
  • Subject topics:
  • 1. Introductory lesson. The issue of understanding Italian history.
  • 2. Italy before Roman expansion.
  • 3. Ancient Rome.
  • 4. The demise of the Roman Empire, causes and consequences.
  • 5. Declension of proper names in ancient and modern Italy in Czech.
  • 6. Early Middle Ages. Maritime Republic.
  • 7. Italian communes and signoria.
  • 8. The Italian concept of humanism and the Renaissance.
  • 9. Culture at the courts of Italian monarchs.
  • 10. 16th century, period of foreign domination.
  • 11. 17th century, Baroque.
  • 12. 18th century, Napoleon.
  • 13. Summary.
Literature
    required literature
  • Procacci, G. Dějiny Itálie. Praha, NLN, 2007. ISBN 80-7106-721-0
Teaching methods
reading, class discussion, home preparation of simple texts in Italian, presentation of a selected topic from the history of art
Assessment methods
80% participation in seminars, presentation of a selected topic from Italian art history
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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