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Reception of Czech literature in Spain considering the mediating role of German
Vavroušová, Petra ; Králová, Jana (advisor) ; Prokop, Josef (referee) ; Martino Alba, Pilar (referee)
The objective of the present doctoral thesis is to describe the reception of Czech literature in Spain between 1900 and 2015 with a special emphasis on German as a mediating language for translation between Czech and Spanish, placing Czech research of this phenomenon into a broad international context of investigating the role of languages and cultures in multilingual communities. The thesis further explores issues partially covered by previous research (Uličný 2005, Špirk 2011, 2014, Cuenca 2013). The theoretical part first provides a short historical context of both countries, commenting on their bilateral relations during the 20th century, analysing the publishing sector and describing the official censorship. It then provides a detailed investigation of indirect translations and introduces diverse methods in which they can be explored, highlighting the importance of paratextual material, that is paratexts (Genette 1982, 1987) and metatexts (Popovič 1975, 1983), and the influence of censorship and dominant ideology (Abellán 1980, 1982, 1987; Neuschäfer 1994). Methodologically, the present work relies on Czech and Slovak translation studies (Levý, Popovič) and the Spanish TRACE project (Rabadán, Merino). The empirical part uses the methodological tools of critical discourse analysis, author's...
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Scenarios of future development of Manětínsko
Vaňková, Petra ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Havránek, Miroslav (referee)
Thesis is focused on one specific territory - Manětínsko and deals with the possibility of creating credible scenarios of its future development. Although our future will always remain hidden is important to consider its direction that we can expect, especially in today's world, where nature and environment are endangered on a global scale. Human society also stands on fragile basis/foundations and must face the economic and other crises. Therefore, it is important to think ahead about possible future development at all levels (local, regional and global) and to try to avoid events that could threaten the overall development/ the development progress. Scenarios are also an important tool for strategic planning and can offer different options for actions and decision making. The work is divided into theoretical and empirical part. The theoretical part deals primarily with the selected location itself and its most important characteristics. This part is an important basis for the empirical part, which besides other things is based on data obtained from interviews with selected respondents. Outline of these interviews arose on this theoretical basis. It was the 12 interviews that aimed to identify major problems and opportunities of Manětínsko, which will play role in the future development of the...
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Sexual harassment at Czech universities from perspective of students
Štanclová, Kamila ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Jahodová, Dita (referee)
1 ABSTRACT The aim of this thesis is to introduce the issue of sexual harassment from the perspective of students of Czech universities. I present a brief history of the phenomenon of sexual harassment and its definitions in the theoretical section. I deal with power aspects of harassing behavior and I present its impacts on harassed persons. I also put sexual harassment into research and legislative context and I devote to the specifics of the school and the Czech setting. The empirical part is dedicated to my research. On the basis of qualitative research I find out how students define sexual harassment, what personal and mediated experience they have with it, what strategies they choose, if they are to cope with this behavior, and how they evaluate it. I focus on the question, with whom they solve sexual harassment, and I present their suggestions of solving and prevention of sexual harassment. I also discuss how they evaluate relationships with teachers.
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Life Course Patterns, Similarities and Differences of People with a Disability
Reitzová, Hana ; Šiška, Jan (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
This thesis deals with life courses of people with a mental disabilities living in the area of Sluknov peninsula. Qualitative research is compiled by interviews that give us a chance to peek into their lives, thoughts and opinions. The thesis is based on theoretical foundations concerning the evolution of mental disability paradigm and legislative and social progress from 1950s to present days. Then I give a summary of options how to accomodate, educate and employ people with mental disabilities in the region. Key words: mental disability, life courses, qualitative research, interviews
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Expert policy networks of the Civic Democratic Party in relation to the phenomenon of population ageing
Buchtíková, Lucie ; Novotný, Vilém (advisor) ; Háva, Petr (referee)
Political parties are usually described as political actors. In this approach, their power struggle and conflict of ideas and ideologies are stressed. However, political parties are also part of policy making process. They have an impact on appointment of executive and legislative offices which are essential for policy making. Moreover, constituents expect elected representatives to be able to solve policy issues. This thesis aims to understand how Czech political parties gather expertise knowledge for policy making. Sources of expertise of political parties are viewed through the lens of policy network analysis. Therefore, the main focus is on who is involved in development of party programs; what the role of different actors is; and what the linkages among them are. The thesis is designed as a case study focused on the Civic Democratic Party (ODS). Specifically, it is focused on development of a part of its medium- term political program Vize 2020 related to the issue of ageing society. In the examined case, the key actors are political guarantors of the respective parts of the program. They role decides who else and how is involved. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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"Oit wird me!" The Kraslice German. Phonetic structure and variation-linguistical classification
Mareš, Jiří ; Blahak, Boris (advisor) ; Šemelík, Martin (referee)
This thesis deals with the topic of a diatopically spoken variant of German language in the region of Kraslice, the north-western part of Bohemia (Eger/Cheb). The research that was carried out stands on dialogues based on the so called Wenker - Sätze phrases (1878), such dialogues were recorded and then phonetically transcribed and analyzed. Using these methods and materials, the phonetic structure of vowels was reconstructed and the results were variation-linguistically classified. Among the expected features, the north-bavarian and east-franc influences prevail as expected. Despite those there are many signs of the north(west)-bohemian too. Next the question pursued of how the German Graslitzer developed after 1945.
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Fair Trade fruits and flowers on the Czech market
NEUWIRTHOVÁ, Alena
The aim of this work is to introduce specific standards for fair trade products, especially for fruit and flowers. Moreover, the analyses the offer of Fairtrade fruit and flowers on the Czech market and determines consumer attitudes to these certified products. The attention is also paid to the campaigns, which are supposed to improve the awareness of Fair Trade and encourage the interest of real purchases.
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The Meaning of Success in the World of Czech Professional Drummers
Kubíček, Matěj ; Paulíček, Miroslav (advisor) ; Prýmková, Karolína (referee)
Matěj Kubíček: The Meaning of Success in the World of Czech Professional Drummers Abstract In this thesis, the author deals with the term "success", aiming to uncover ways in which Czech professional pop music drummers understand it. He also investigates problems connected with it, such as the attributes required to reach the status of a professional drummer, or the link between art, commerce, and skills. His approach consists of comparing relevant literature, which is introduced in the first part of the thesis, with information stemming from research. This research was made in a qualitative method, where the author made interviews with eight professional Czech drummers. The main themes contained in the investigation of the word success are the actual typology of the term, teaching and pedagogy, family life, and the relationship between art and commerce. As far as a professional drummer's attributes are concerned, three most important terms are identified: Diligence, talent, and humbleness.
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Reflection of the referendum and change of the constitution in Belarus 2004 in the Czech press
Drahovzalová, Michala ; Příhoda, Marek (advisor) ; Tumis, Stanislav (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the referendum and constitutional change in Belarus in 2004 and the response of these events in the Czech press. The first part is theoretical, trying to define the form of the current political regime of Lukashenka's Belarus. The second part chronologically charts the political development in the country. This chapter covers the period shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, the events of the nineties and the turn of the century followed by the discussed referendum and constitutional change. The third part provides an analysis of the Czech press - selected newspapers, socio-political magazines and professional journals - with an emphasis on their response to the referendum and related events.
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