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Language management in the process of reception of literary texts from the perspective of a native and a non-native speaker of the Czech language
Reuter, Magdalena Antonia ; Nekvapil, Jiří (advisor) ; Sherman, Tamah (referee)
This diploma thesis explores the possibility of mapping the reception of a literary text in terms of language management processes and in succession unveils the main differences in the perception of a literary text by a native opposed to a non-native speaker. The first three chapters treat the research methodology, which is based on Language Management Theory, Neustupný's approach to literary criticism through this concrete theory and single elements from formalism and structuralism. The research, which is described in chapters four to seven, focuses on the different moments of noting, evaluation and problem solving strategies realised by two readers of a modern Czech short story (one native and one non-native speaker). These processes are identified and analysed by the means of follow-up interviews. The aim of the thesis is to establish a complex methodology of identifying, describing and interpreting management processes which occur during the reception of a literary text and further to investigate the main characteristics that distinguish this process in the case of a native and a non-native recipient of the text.
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Profile of Novinář Publishing House
Louvarová, Jana ; Köpplová, Barbara (advisor) ; Halada, Jan (referee)
The thesis "The Novinář Publishing House Profile" deals with the establishment, structure and production of Novinář publishing house. The first part of the thesis describes the historical events and implications that preceded the creation of Novinář and that had an impact on its activity. A separate chapter refers to conditions and circumstances of publishing specialized books and periodicals for journalists, i. e. the legislature in force and authorities that made decisions regarding the establishment of publishing houses, the editorial work of organizations and the content of books and other publications. One part of the thesis deals also with the education of journalists (through courses, newly established university studies), enhancing their expertise and qualification and the quality of their work, as well as with the related need for specialized publications for journalists and other reasons that led to the creation of Novinář publishing house. The second part of the thesis describes the establishment and operation of Novinář publishing house, its organizational structure and editorial and publishing work (books, journals, other publications). The last chapter presents important people that were involved in creation and operation of the publishing house (the directors).
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The fatherhood in novels of Milan Kundera
Labudová, Zuzana ; Knotková - Čapková, Blanka (advisor) ; Kalnická, Zdeňka (referee)
This thesis discusses the concept of fatherhood in the novels of Milan Kundera. The first part of the analysis focuses on initiation rituals leadings to the construction of the masculine identity and the future quality fatherhood; this thesis discusses unwanted fatherhood, the phenomenon of the missing father and the ethical aspects of the (non)fatherhood and the theme of fatherhood as a coming to terms with the world. I concentrate on the basic models od fatherhood in Kundera's novels, which bear a resemblance to archetypes of father. But it is less a typical archetypes analysis than a interpretative analysis combined with a resisting reading. This thesis compares traditional concepts with concepts od modern (feminist) science and applies it to Kundera's characters.
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Non-profesional servers of literature
Tamchynová, Barbora ; Klumparová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Mocná, Dagmar (referee)
Summary: This dissertation whose title is Non - professional servers of literature is focused on theme of cretion of non - professional literature and on analysing czech websites where this literature is published. The aim of theoretical part in this dissertation is try to define non - professional literatutre and put it into system of literature. This study characterises particular servers of literature, specifically liter.cz, pismak.cz, poeta.cz, saspi.cz and totem.cz. The practical part contains completion of information, that was impossible to find out on described servers and it was achievd by using answers to questionnaires created for the editors of particular servers. Another goal of this study is to gain knowledge of what is important for the readers and authors, that published their works on these servers, and how they are satisfied with particular servers. Key words: Literature Server Author Reader Liter Písmák Poeta Saspi Totem
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A poet Ilse Weber and her destiny in the War II
Čížková, Helga ; Tvrdík, Milan (advisor) ; Knoll, Ursula (referee)
The purpose of this study is to focus on the destiny of an unknown Jewish poet Ilse Weber (1903-1944). In the first part, the emergence of the Holocaust Literature is presented. The thesis then illustrates the history of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. The main attention is paid to the life and writings of Ilse Weber. She was born in Vítkovice near Ostrava and wrote in German, notably songs, fairy tales and theater pieces for children. During her imprisonment in the Terezín concentration camp she wrote around sixty poems, which were luckily saved. These writings describe the horror of her surroundings. Her husband and the older son survived the war, Ilse and the younger boy were sent to the gas chamber on arrival at Auschwitz in October 1944. In conclusion, the thesis argues that this forgotten poet was an admirable personality, who was able to grasp emotions and give hope to others in hard times. KEYWORDS Holocaust, World War II, literature, Jews, Terezín.
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Berlin, the Cultural Metropolis in the 21st Century: From the Perspective of a German Studies Student.
Tvrzová, Jana ; Tvrdík, Milan (advisor) ; Weinberg, Manfred (referee)
The bachelor thesis focuses on culturally-orientated activities in Berlin in the past 20 years. That means from the reunification of Germany when Berlin, as the newly instituted capital city, became the political and cultural centre of the country. On the basis of sociological research conducted among German and international students of German Studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin, the author offers the youngest student generation's perspective on Berlin's culture of the past years including Berlin's theaters, festivals, multicultural Berlin, exhibitions and music production. The thesis aims to portray Berlin's cultural evolution all the way to its contemporary state. Keywords Berlin, Culture, Literature, Cultural events and a sociological survey.
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Preparation of 19th century poetry for publishing (case study)
Novotná, Anna ; Šebesta, Karel (advisor) ; Andrlová Fidlerová, Alena (referee)
This thesis deals with 19th century Czech poetry editing. It outlines, among other things, the historical and social conditions of literature edition of this era and strives to point out all that could have affected the situation of the time and that could have subsequently been the cause of certain editing alterations. The author also tries to think of what a 19th century editor needed to know and consider; what mistakes could have been caused by human factor and/or the author's or external influences. On an example of a short poem from the first half of the 19th century, the thesis attempts to point out the proper and improper alterations together with their necessity or voluntariness.
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Reflexion of the Spanish Civil War in the work of Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell
Macáková, Martina ; Rak, Jiří (advisor) ; Pelánová, Anita (referee)
The Spanish Civil War was an extraordinary event that draught unprecedent attention of intellectuals all around the world. The wast majority of them took side of the Republicans. It was also the case of two writers whose works were marked by the greatest response and to some extent ifnluenced the reception of the conflict by our society. Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell came to Spain with different expectations, they each played in spanish drama distinct role and reflected their experience diversly, however they shared the belief that the Republic is a cause worth to be fighting for. The main objective of this bachelor thesis is to analyse the political message of two most important literal accounts that have been written on background of the Spanish Civil War, to describe the circumstances of their origins and publication and to account how the public in Spain, their home countries and also in Czechoslovakia react to them. Hemingway's novel For Whom the Bell Tolls and Orwell's Homage to Catalonia proof to be a testimony how strong is the bond between history and literature. The popular Spanish images depicted by writers such as Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell have not disappeared, only was overshadowed by Franco's dictatorship.
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