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Lecturer(s)
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Svoboda Milan, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lectures: 1) Industrial age: factories, inventions, production and progress - a phenomenon of modern times 2) Medicine, physical education, tourism, sport - a sign of exceptionality and a mass phenomenon 3) Science and education in the service of the nation 4) Literature in political competition and national education 5) Nobility and bourgeoisie - part of society in its zenith and in progress 6) Renaissance as a cultural type 7) Nationalism as a cultural phenomenon 8) Transformation of the residential culture of villages and towns - elimination of disproportions 9) Clothing, appearance as an element of social adaptation and political integrity 10) Diet, body care as a manifestation of modernity and education 11) Information and media as a powerful phenomenon of the 20th century 12) Literature, theatre, film as means of socialization and manipulation 13) Marginal groups and marginalization of politically unacceptable persons 14) Sport, health and politics, economy and its forms, science, research, education, digital technology
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Lecture
- Preparation for exam
- 39 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 39 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 16 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Students will become familiar with the development of the culture of the Czech lands in the "long" 19th century (1792-1914) in connection with events in Europe and with regard to its material and spiritual changes. Attention is focused on the power-strengthening and weakening layers of society in the era of expanding industrialization, nationalization, secularization of the state and general rationalization of society. The interpretation reflects the history of culture in the development of material and spiritual life in the early modern age. Subsequently, the lectures will focus on fundamental changes in the culture of the Czech lands after both world wars and the political upheavals of the "short" 20th century (1914-1989). He takes into account the cultural changes in Europe influenced by the alternation of dictatorial and democratic regimes. He also pays attention to the culture of the marginalized, or persecuted groups of the population as well as newly established political (pseudo) elites. It also focuses on the influence of new, rapidly spreading media and the increasing leveling of the majority of society subjected to the dictates of power.
Teaching methods: Through practical exercises, students will acquire both historical and contemporary terminology related to the modern era and its material and intangible culture. They will be able to apply cultural-historical concepts when describing a selected modern monument and relate it to their future teaching practice. The course includes a regional visit to a modern religious or secular building (or a technical facility). During this visit, students will demonstrate their understanding of the terminology and their ability to place the given structure within its cultural-historical context. The instruction encourages active student collaboration and develops interpretive skills.
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Prerequisites
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To obtain course credit and qualify for the oral exam, students must fulfill the assigned course requirements (e.g., a presentation on a selected topic). A basic knowledge of cultural history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and familiarity with the relevant disciplinary terminology are expected.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
The course concludes with an individual oral exam or a colloquium held in January or February 2027, consisting of a discussion based on academic literature related to topics selected for the current semester. Students must submit the list of literature for this discussion to the instructor electronically (as a Word or PDF file) by December 31, 2026. To receive credit for the course, students must present their chosen topic during the seminar, requiring both their physical and mental presence. Mandatory attendance is required for both scheduled meetings: September 25, 2026, and December 12, 2026. Absence is excused only in cases of illness or a serious family event (this does not apply to family vacations, weddings, etc.). Individual online presentations are permitted only if mandated by the TUL Faculty of Education Dean's Office or for serious (health-related) reasons. Seminar attendance is mandatory not only for the student's own presentation but also to allow them to participate in discussions regarding the topics presented by their peers.
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Recommended literature
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BITRICH, Tomáš et al.:. Alternativní kultura. Příběh české společnosti 1945-1989. Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-7106-449-1.
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ČECHUROVÁ, Jana et al.:. Základní problémy studia moderních a soudobých dějin. Praha, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7422-309-9.
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GOMBRICH, Ernst H.:. Příběh umění. Praha, 1998.
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KNAPÍK, Jiří - FRANC, Martin. Průvodce kulturním děním a životním stylem v českých zemích 1948-1967, I-II. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-200-2019-2.
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Le Goff, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy, Praha 2005. Praha, 2005.
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LENDEROVÁ, Milena - DOUŠOVÁ, Hana - JIRÁNEK, Tomáš. Dějiny každodennosti "dlouhého" 19. století I. Dějiny hmotné kultury. Pardubice, 2001. ISBN 80-7194-414-9.
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LENDEROVÁ, Milena - MACKOVÁ, Marie - BEZECNÝ, Zdeněk - JIRÁNEK, Tomáš. Dějiny každodennosti "dlouhého" 19. století II. Život všední i sváteční,. Pardubice, 2005. ISBN 80-7194-756-3.
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PRŮCHA, Václav et al. Hospodářské a sociální dějiny Československa 1918-1992, 1-2. Brno 2004: 2009, 2004. ISBN 80-7239-147-X.
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