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Memory of objects - Referencing the past in art education
Švidroňová, Žaneta ; Špirk, Ivan (advisor) ; Kornatovský, Jiří (referee)
In detaile, this projects focuses on object's far and near past and memories and brings their history into present exposition. Therefor the concept captures a new perception and observation of the importance of art history, using the still life art form and Vanitas theme and objects to symbolize the impermanence and transience time. However the main focus is not only on the objects themselves but also on their environment as a source of inspiration and cultural memory. This approach links the methods of displaying objects in the contemporary art with the current methods in art education. The didactic part reflects the attitude of pupils aged 14-15 to the objects from the distant and recent past and their values. As the result the artworks are a combination of graphic prints with fragments of photographs depicting snatches of memories, which has been moderately used as a hidden layer to properly reflect the author's perspective.
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The crisis of everyday life in the novels A Rose of Flesh by Jan Wolkers and Seize the Day by Saul Bellow
Vítek, Lukáš ; Sedláčková, Lucie (advisor) ; Gielen, Albertus Josephus Dominicus (referee)
(English) The aim of this bachelor thesis is to analyse how the phenomenon of a personal crisis is described in the novels A Rose of Flesh by Jan Wolkers and Seize the Day by Saul Bellow. To make it clearer that the crisis is an exceptional, painful but also potentially positive period of human life, the concept is contrasted with the notion/idea of "everyday life". Specifically, the author is comparing the impact of the states of anxiety that the protagonists of both novels experience in connection with their daily rituals and habits. Theoretically, the thesis offers a systematic explanation of the causes, the symptoms and the effects of a personal crisis, including an explanation of the anxiety and guilt. This is followed by an interpretation of both novels with regard to the tension between the ordinary and the unordinary. This interpretation demonstrates that the exposure to suffering in the crisis does not have to be permanent and that it can lead to the discovery of new ways out. This fact is made evident without the exit of a dark tunnel being shown. Keywords: psychological crisis, everyday life, existential problems, suffering, guilt, anxiety, panic disorder, the past, midlife crisis
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Cajun French: mirror of the past, of the present and of the future
Bednárová, Jana ; Vacula, Richard (advisor) ; Štichauer, Jaroslav (referee)
The thesis seeks to give an overall image concerning the linguistic situation of Cajun French of Louisiana. This regional variant of French is spoken by a minority group of speakers in this state. Given that the paper was created in the Czech academic community where Cajun French is virtually unknown, it tries to spark more interest in this topic. The first chapter presents the theoretical input to the outlined problem and Czech works dealing with Cajun French. The second chapter shows the basic facts about Louisiana, as well as the key events in its history. It examines the creation of Cajun French and characterizes its specific features. It also includes a mention of Cajun French reference books. The third chapter examines the legal status of the French language in Louisiana. Furthermore, the work sheds light on its French language policy, carried out mainly by a state agency called CODOFIL (the abbreviation comes from Council for the Development of French in Louisiana).The thesis later explains what the adherence to Francophonie would mean for this state. This is followed by an account of the relations entertained with Francophonie. The thesis later outlines the current linguistic situation and describes the possibilities of studying French in Louisiana.The presence of French on signage and in...
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Looking Back
Ivanová, Karolína ; Hládeková, Katarína (referee) ; Smetana, Matěj (advisor)
In my bachelor thesis I will deal with the connection between observation and photography process. I watch how the process of photography is born in its simplest and most basic form and in the initial idea. The first part of my bachelor thesis consists of audio recordings where I capture the everyday moments of interest that I was interested in. I am interested in the relationship between photos by word / language, how the language enters the photo, and vice versa. It is enough to look at the picture and associations and memories and ideas are reflected in words and images. It's about raising "mental" photos in my mind. The second part of my bachelor's thesis consists of a mirror object, which is activated only when the viewer is involved in the observation process.
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Outsiders in the Works of Tennessee Williams and Sam Shepard
Kecerová, Martina ; Wallace, Clare (advisor) ; Ulmanová, Hana (referee)
This thesis analyzes characters - outsiders that appear in the plays The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire written by Tennessee Williams and True West and Fool for Love by Sam Shepard. These outsiders are always singled out from somewhere and they have difficulties to fit in a relationship, society or the physical environment in which they are found. They have been outsiders their entire lives, thus the past is as important as the present. These characters were classified as outsiders because they cannot or do not want to fit in a majority, belong to one specific place and adjust to environment. Consequently, they often use various means to fight against the reality that they are not part of instead of accepting it. In the introduction of the thesis I explain that even though there is a gap of several decades between the works of both authors and their style of writing is considerably different, we can still find the similar characters that are lost in reality. In this section of the thesis I also discuss the fact that the way authors describe the characters can be related to their own lives and experiences that formed them. Tennessee Williams, since a child, was very sensitive and different from other children and later-confessed homosexuality also made him an outsider. This can be later...
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Brazil and its position in the world economy
Schwarz, Jiří ; Jiránková, Martina (advisor) ; Machytka, Daniel (referee)
The thesis deals with the position of Brazil in the world economy, the past development and the future perspective. The first chapter discusses the recent history of Brazil, especially the second part of the 20th century and concentrates on the past fundaments of future development. The second chapter adds another fragment that mentions relations with international organizations and position in international commerce. The third chapter describes the country and its status in the world based on the BRIC's general definition. There is an emphasis placed on the potential and risks.
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Access to the first treatment of the newborn within twenty years
FORMANOVÁ, Renata
To make the passage of a newborn infant from its intrauterine to the extrauterine life a smooth process, and to facilitate the infant's proper postnatal adaptation, the quality of medical personnel and their approach to the initial treatment of the infant come as matters of utmost importance. The theoretical section of the paper concentrates on the initial treatment as practiced today and the same treatment as administered twenty years ago. Specified are the major changes that the treatment underwent throughout the last twenty years. The practical section of the paper focuses on experience and practices followed by midwives during the recent twenty years when providing the initial treatment in selected South Bohemian hospitals. To make an inquiry into this matter and to reach the below-specified objectives, the author chose to apply the method of qualitative investigation. The method assumed the form of semi-standardized interviews with midwives giving the newborn infants their initial treatment in six selected South Bohemian hospitals between 1990 and 2010. The paper had two objectives: (1) to find out the differences, if any, in the approach to the initial treatment of newborns as practiced from 1990 to 2010; and (2) to make a comparison between the individual procedures of the treatment while revealing any differences possibly experienced from 1990 to 2010. Both the objectives have been accomplished. Research Question 1, i.e. "What are the differences in approach to the initial treatment of newborns between what was common twenty years ago and what can be encountered today?", has been answered as follows: the personnel's approach altered when the system of rooming-in was introduced. Unlike the situation in 1990, nowadays the system is fully developed. Modified was the stance towards the mother, father and the baby - now they are perceived as a family. Preference is given to contact between the mother and the child immediately after the delivery; the father's presence is welcomed; breastfeeding is supported; and handling the infant in any other way is minimized. Research Question 2, i.e. "What are the differences in procedures used for the initial treatment of newborns between what was common twenty years ago and what can be encountered today?". During the 20 years a number of the practices has undergone quite substantial changes. Changed has been the treatment of umbilical cord; the infant's identification; postnatal suction; the metering of bodily dimensions; thermo-management; technical background; vitamin K administration; decontamination of the conjunctival sac; and the advancement of the rooming-in system. This Bachelor paper can help all medical workers get acquainted with the practices formerly employed to give a newborn baby the initial treatment and to compare the practices with the current situation. The research results can be utilized in teaching at the University of South Bohemia and published in professional journals and on the Internet.
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