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Annotated Translation: L'Algérie des Français (Pierre Laffont, 2003, Paris, pp. 93-124)
Felčer, Petr ; Duběda, Tomáš (advisor) ; Šotolová, Jovanka (referee)
The bachelor thesis consists of two main parts. The first part contains a Czech translation of selected chapters from a book by the French journalist Pierre Laffont concerning the colonial history of French Algeria, called L'Algérie des Français. The second part is dedicated to an analysis of the source text, partly based on Christiane Nord's model, as well as to the presentation of the translation method, the typology of translation problems and their concrete solutions.
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The Examination of One Form of the Atlantic Modernization's Moral Background
Lánský, Ondřej ; Hrubec, Marek (advisor) ; Arnasson, J.H. (referee) ; Barša, Pavel (referee)
Ondřej Lánský The Examination of One Form of the Atlantic Modernization's Moral Background Abstract This thesis deals with critique of fundamental moral pattern of the Atlantic social space, that shapes some important features of social, political, and human action in the global era and endorses legitimacy of the reigning social order. The main task of this thesis is to show pathological moments of the contemporary development of global society through comparison of some constitutive features of Atlantic and Latin-American societies. The most important theoretical basis for this thesis is Axel Honneth's theory of recognition. As articulations of constitutive features of social normativity (ergo as expressions of shared social imaginaries of social configuration) are used chosen social philosophical concepts: John Rawls' liberalism and Enrique Dussel's philosophy of liberation. The thesis contains therefore four steps in three main chapters. Firstly the author sociologically analyzes the concept of social esteem in the context of theory of recognition. Secondly he examines John Rawls' normative theory of justice. Thirdly the author points some aspects of Rawls' theory, which allow certain interpretation and critique of the social esteem and of the liberal definition of moral legitimacy of the Atlantic...
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Presence of Colonial Past in Contemporary Portugal
Tošnerová, Barbora ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Klíma, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis, titled "Presence of Colonial Past in Contemporary Portugal", deals with how the Portuguese society has coped with their loss of the last colonies after the democratic revolution in the year 1974. Portugal belonged, along with Spain, to the first colonial powers in Europe and for long time - till the 20th century - the independence of colonies was for many Portuguese people unimaginable. Therefore a lot of them were surprised with the speedy decolonization of these territories after 1974. Investigation of reactions of Portuguese society to this change is based on the analysys of responses of its political and academic communities after the year 1976. Attitudes held by the wider society was demonstrated by the massive support of Portuguese to the former colony of East Timor during Semptember 1999. The approach of politicans is analysed in this work through their speeches during the key' historical moments, which influenced relations between Portugal and its former colonies during the years 1976-1996, as well as through government' programmes and comments in mass media. Analysis of academical discussion is concentrated mainly on the 1990s and present, when the colonial past has became a topic of great interest to many portuguese perits. A new field of academic interest, reffered...
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Indian Partition - life histories in the context of geopolitical developments
Mubeenová, Geti ; Novotný, Josef (advisor) ; Hons, Pavel (referee)
The following thesis focuses on the long-term consequences of Partition of India on a micro-level. The thesis examines the life-history of a family that has been spatially divided owing to the decision of some family members who decided to migrate from India to Pakistan. Current, and past familial relations as well as the relationship of the spatially displaced family, specifically focusing on the relationship of the Indo-Pakistani family parts have been analysed. The life history is understood as a possible way how to explain Partition. Partition is presented in its broader historical-geographical context, specifically, the decolonization of the Indian subcontinent. The thesis incorporates selected approaches that establish a multi-dimensional framework and its interactions. The critical geopolitical approach explains the political standpoints of former political leaders as well as preconditions of Partition. The New histories approach gives way to personal spoken historical testimonies of family members in both countries, that apply nationalised representations of Partition and family ties. Additionally, feminist perspectives insight into how all three generations of the family understand and perceive topics important to the family's history, including how do they define 'home'. From a long-term...
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Indian Partition - life histories in the context of geopolitical developments
Mubeenová, Geti ; Novotný, Josef (advisor) ; Hons, Pavel (referee)
The following thesis focuses on the long-term consequences of Partition of India on a micro- level. The thesis examines the life-history of a family that has been spatially divided owing to the decision of some family members who decided to migrate from India to Pakistan. Current, and past familial relations as well as the relationship of the spatially displaced family, specifically focusing on the relationship of the Indo-Pakistani family parts have been analysed. The life history is understood as a possible way how to explain Partition. Partition is presented in its broader historical-geographical context, specifically, the decolonization of the Indian subcontinent. The thesis incorporates selected approaches that establish a multi-dimensional framework and its interactions. The critical geopolitical approach explains the political standpoints of former political leaders as well as preconditions of Partition. The New histories approach gives way to personal spoken historical testimonies of family members in both countries, that apply nationalised representations of Partition and family ties. Additionally, feminist perspectives insight into how all three generations of the family understand and perceive topics important to the family's history, including how do they define "home ". Key words:...
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Comparison of selected of decolonization factors of British and French territories in West Africa
Saxun, Ján ; Soukup, Jaromír (advisor) ; Riegl, Martin (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with the analysis and comparison of the causes, processes and consequences of the decolonization of former French and British Colonies in West Africa, namely Senegal and Ghana. The work is based on an examination of the hypothesis: "Different systems of colonial administration and their consequences have differently influenced the character of the decolonization process and postcolonial relations between the former colonies and their rulers ". The focal point of the research are factors emanating directly from the colonies, such as the system of colonial administration, the system of colonial education, indigenous elites, and political mobilization. As part of the approach to the theoretical level, the work is based on the concepts of colonialism, decolonization and neocolonialism. It is neo- colonialism that is related to a subsequent research question, which seeks to examine the presence and extent of neo-colonialism in these African countries during the first ten years of independence. The results of the research point to significant differences in the colonial administration, which have implications for the type and behavior of indigenous elites and thus political mobilization and different approaches of political leaders to the process of decolonization. In the...
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Seal Hunting in the Canadian Arctic:Conflicting Perspectives on EU Regulation 1007/2009
Jírová, Anna ; Fiřtová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Kýrová, Lucie (referee)
On September 16, 2009 the European parliament adopted a Regulation (EC) 1007/2009 prohibiting the seal products from being imported and placed on the European Union market. Adoption of a Seal trade ban was a result of an effective anti-sealing lobby and increasing public concern over the perceivably cruel seal hunting methods that emerged in reaction to growing popularity of seal fur in early 2000s. Even though the Seal ban includes an exception for Inuit who hunt seals traditionally for subsistence and depend on monetary income to maintain their traditions, it proved to be highly ineffective as the demand for all seal products declined dramatically, threatening Inuit way of life in the process. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the key actors involved in the conflict, specifically the Inuit, the European Union, animal welfare NGOs and the Canadian government and to contextualize and analyze the specific narratives of the seal hunting discourse and their implications. By looking at the motivation and justification of the EU Seal ban as well as the implications of the different perspectives on the issue, this research will try to test the hypothesis that the seal hunting discourse is based on a colonial mindset and that decolonization of the mind is yet to be achieved by Western society.
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Geopolitics of non-sovereign entities
Dařílek, Petr ; Riegl, Martin (advisor) ; Kofroň, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of non-self-governing territories in a geopolitical aspect. Non-self-governing territories are such which can be found on a specific list created and administered by the United Nations and are considered to be the last remaining official colonies. The list consists of 17 different territories which vary in geographical location, population, size, climate, administrator country, but also political system or administration. Among the best known of these territories are Gibraltar, Western Sahara or the Falkland Islands, but most of the non-self-governing territories are islands in the Caribbean or in the Pacific. A long-term vision of the United Nations is to decolonize all of these territories. This study sets as its goal to explain and also analyze the geopolitical importance of each territory, and its position to the decolonization efforts of the United Nations.
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The shift of power on the Indian subcontinent after the Second World War
Gabriel, Jan ; Říchová, Blanka (advisor) ; Kučera, Tomáš (referee)
This thesis analyses causes of the power transfer from British colonialists to the native people of India. This transition was long and difficult. Great Britain made an attempt on the improvement of the technical development in India, but only for their own benefit. People of India were able to fight against the British hegemony and create their own political parties. Certain influence on independence was also caused by the economic crisis after the Second World War, which has led to the weakening of the economic power of Great Britain. As a result, Great Britain was forced to announce the independence of India. The contradiction between Indian Nacional Congress and Muslims league had continued and two states were established, India and Pakistan.
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