Course: Social and Cultural History of Modern Japan

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Course title Social and Cultural History of Modern Japan
Course code KHV/JKN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mišterová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kodet Roman, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1.-2. Japanese traditional arts (calligraphy, painting, music) 3.-6. Japanese literature 7.-9. Japanese cinematography 10. Japanese architecture 11. Japanese popular art 12.-13. Japanese culture in global context

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual study, Lecture
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 13 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to characterize the basic concepts of social and cultural history
to describe the most important milestones of modern Japanese history
Skills
to read and understand a professional text in the English language
to use electronic information sources
to use adequate terminology in the English language
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to characterize the basic epochs of the history of Japanese culture
to describe basic works of art and trends in Japanese history
Skills
to critically evaluate the influence of religion and philosophy on Japanese culture
to analyze the most important works of Japanese cultural history
to interpret the development of Japanese culture
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Seminar
Skills
Lecture
Seminar
Competences
Lecture
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Individual presentation at a seminar
Written exam
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Written exam
Recommended literature
  • DAVIES, Roger J., IKENO, Osamu (eds.). The Japanese Mind. Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture. Rutland, Singapore, 2002.
  • Kato, Shuichi. A History of Japanese Literature. 3 Sv.. Tokyo: Kodansha, 1992.
  • Kodet, Roman. Příběh samurajů : život a svět válečníků starého Japonska. První vydání. 2018. ISBN 978-80-7557-159-5.
  • MacFarlane, Alan. Japonsko za zrcadlem. Zlín, 2013.
  • Noma, Seiroku. The Arts of Japan. 2 Sv.. Tokyo: Kodanha, 1974.
  • PTÁČEK, L. Akira Kurosawa a jeho filmy. Praha, 2013.
  • Reischauer, Edwin O.; Craig, Albert M. Dějiny Japonska. Praha : Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2000. ISBN 80-7106-391-6.
  • Ricchie, Donald. The Films of Akira Kurosawa. Berkeley, 1984.
  • Sato, Tadao. Currenst in Japanese Cinema. Essays. Tokyo: Kodanha, 1982.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Modern History (17-4) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter