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Výuku zajišťuje předmět Waves of the Future Cinema s kódem ADV0000352. Výuka probíhá v češtině a v angličtině.<br>
<br> Bounded by the Germanic Empires to the West, the Russian Empire and Soviet Union to the East, Hungary and the former Ottoman holdings to the South, the Czech and Slovak lands have long been a site of conflict and creation. This course will explore the incredi-bly rich cinematic tradition of thought provoking and entertaining films produced in the areas of the Czech Republic (the primary area of focus), and Slovakia from the years between 1962 and 1972. In addition to watching films, we will also be discussing cine-ma theory and approaches to “reading” films, not only as movies, but also as multi-faceted cultural artifacts. To this end, our readings will contain primary source materials on cinema history, historical research, film theory, and literature intended to broaden our understanding of Czech and Slovak culture, cinematic and otherwise.<br> <br> While this syllabus gives a fairly accurate portrayal of the material we will cover, addi-tional material may be assigned (and assigned material may be dropped or altered) at any time as the semester progresses, in order to better suit the needs and interests of the class. <br> Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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Throughout the semester, this course will teach students how to discuss and analyze films, while also applying film and cultural theory to a variety of visual media. Students will also gain a deeper appreciation of Czech and Slovak cultural history through the dissection and analysis of Czech and Slovak films. Students will also learn how to compose complex analyses of films and structure these analyses in a logical, concise manner, using primary and secondary sources to advance their argument in a proper academic fashion. Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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The seminar will be almost entirely discussion-based, with a mandatory screening attached. This semester, the course will be broken into two classes- during the first we will have an introductory lecture based on the week’s keywords (basic concepts, historical background information, and other assorted theory) and theme. We will then have a screening of the week’s selected film, with my commentary during the screening to point out important scenes, moments, or techniques. The second class of the week will be mostly discussion based, where we will discuss the film we just saw, as well as building our discussion on other films we have previously seen. Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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Attendance and active class participation is a must, as are all screenings. As outlined in ECES’s attendance policy:
Regular and punctual class attendance is mandatory for all students. Absence of 180 minutes is allowed. Three or more absences (90 minutes each) lower the grade automatically (A to A-, A to B+ in case of 4 absences etc.) CELL PHONE USAGE DURING THE LECTURE AND/OR SCREENING IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. Students caught using their cellphones, tablets, etc. during any portion of lecture will lose their participation grade for that class. While social media and staying connected with friends and family is certainly important, focus on this during our class time disrupts the class and reduces the quality of the educational experience.
Final Test or Paper Policy: Completing the final test or paper is required. Failure to submit the final test or paper according to the deadline will result in a letter grade F for the entire course.
For further details, please see the Attendance Policy at the ECES website under “Academic Policies and Procedures:” http://eces.ff.cuni.cz/. One of the key skills taught in a college education is the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, while thinking critically about the material at hand.
Students are expected to complete two short midterm essays (3-5 pages each), and a longer final paper (7-8 Pages) on the topic of their choosing. Paper topics must be discussed with me at least one week prior to their due date to ensure that we are all on the same page. Papers that do not meet the minimum length requirements or exceed them by 3 or more pages will be penalized. Students are always welcome to meet and discuss paper topics with me at any time, or via email.
Academic dishonesty: cheating and plagiarism will be treated in the appropriately severe manner. When writing papers, always use your own words and concepts; if quoting or appropriating from any outside sources (be they the Internet, books, articles, etc.) and/or scholars, always indicate that you are quoting and provide sources (Chicago Manual of Style footnotes, preferably). If you are unsure how to properly site a particular source, please ask me for advice. I’m always delighted to help. Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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All required reading materials for this course, either required or optional, will be available in electronic form. To enhance our discussion of the texts in question, students are encouraged to bring their laptops or own photocopies of the texts to class. Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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The grading breakdown for the course is as follows: Participation - 20% 2 Midterms - 25% each (for a total of 50%) Final Paper - 30% each Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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Lecture 1 Let’s Start at the Beginning: Or, What IS Central Europe? Screening: Jiří Menzel, Closely Watched Trains. (CZ) Keywords: Central Europe, History, Ethnicity Required Readings: Milan Kundera, “The Tragedy of Central Europe” Benedict Anderson, Imagined Communities, “Introduction” p.1-7, Tony Judt, Borderlands, “The Coming of the Cold War” pp. 140-149
Lecture 2 What is ‘National’ Cinema, and How Do We Talk About It? Screening: Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos – The Little Shop on Main Street (SK) Keywords: Nationalism, Movie Making Required Readings: Ľubica Mystríková, The Cinema of Central Europe, “Obchod na korze, A Shop on the High Street” pp. 97 – 105 Andrew Higson, Film and Nationalism “The Concept of National Cinemas” Pp. 52-67
Lecture 3 Politics and Form Screening : Věra Chytilová, Daises (CZ) Keywords: Formalism, Subversion, Gender Readings: Peter Hames, The Czechoslovak New Wave “Věra Chytilová” p.183-201 Zdena Skupinová, „Sedikrásky / Daisies” p. 129-136 David Bordwell, Film History: An Introduction, p.406, 428. Supplemental Reading: Egon Bondy, Selected Poems, Vaclav Havel, et al. “Charta 77”
Lecture 4 Politics and Films: The Art of the Trial Screening: Jan Nemec, Report on the Party and the Guests (CZ) Keywords: Allegory, Dissidence, Show Trials Readings: Peter Hames, The Czechoslovak New Wave – “Jan Nemec” 167-183, Franz Kafka, "Before the Law”
Lecture 5 A New Wave of Seeing (Midterm 1 Due on Friday) Screening: Pavel Juráček, Josef Kilián, Case for a Rookie Hangman Keywords: Visuality, Experimentation Readings: Martin Esslin— “The Theatre of the Absurd”
Lecture 6 Surreal Slovakia: The Slovak Avant-Garde Screening: Juraj Jakubisko, Birds, Orphans, and Fools (SK) Keywords: Ethnocentrism, The Slovak Problem Peter Hames: The Czechoslovak New Wave “The Slovak Wave: Juraj Jakubisko, Elo Havetta, and Dušan Hanák” p.212-223 Martin Votruba, “Historical and National Background of Slovak Filmmaking”, KinoKultura. http://www.kinokultura.com/specials/3/votruba.shtml
Lecture 7 The Genre Film in the New Wave Screening: Oldřích Lipský, Limonádový Joe (or the Horse Opera) (CZ) Keywords: Genre, Spectacle, Escapism Readings: Thomas Schatz, “Film Genre and the Genre Film” Guy Debord, Society of the Spectacle, (excerpts)
Lecture 8 Folklore and Fantasy: Slovak Surrealism Revisited Screening: Elo Havetta, Party in the Botanical Garden (SK) Keywords: Visual Culture, Folklore, Magical Realism Readings: Jana Dudková, “Celebration in the Botanical Garden” KinoKultura. http://www.kinokultura.com/specials/3/dudkova.shtml
Lecture 9 Black Comedy Screening : Miloš Forman, The Firemen’s Ball (CZ) Keywords: Black Humor, Farce, Slapstick Required Readings: Peter Hames, The Czechoslovak New Wave “The Forman School: Milos Forman” pp.106-127 Milena Jelinek, “An Interview with Miloš Forman” Cross Currents.
Lecture 10: Slovakia Lost in Time (Midterm 2 Due on Friday) Screening: Dušan Hanák, Pictures of the Old World (SK) Keywords: Slovakia, National Identity, Nationalism, Required Reading: Karel Plicka - “Songs of the Slovak Mountains” Alexander Dubček, “Action Program”
Lecture 11: Slovak Fracturalism Screening: Štefan Uher, The Sun in A Net Keywords: Lyricism, Required Reading: Nick Hudáč, “Seeing the Truth Through Smoked Glass” https://eefb.org/archive/october-2014/the-sun-in-a-net/
Lecture 12: On the Wind, A Storm Darkly Gathers Screening: Juraj Herz, The Creamator Keywords: Lyricism, Surrealism, Expressionism Required Reading: Die Brücke Manifesto, Ladislav Fuks, “The Creamator” (Excerpts) Final Paper Due January 10 Poslední úprava: Ludwicki Antoni, Mgr. (12.10.2021)
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