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Písek - transformation of local identity in the modernization process (1861-1914)
Bernášek, Bohumír ; Štaif, Jiří (advisor) ; Pokorná, Magdaléna (referee)
In the theoretical part of this thesis are discussed concepts of collective memory created by Maurice Halbwachs, Pierre Nora and Jan Assmann, the author considers them inspiring for the research about forming of collective identity. Case study is given to the South Bohemian town of Pisek and the changing of its identity in the second half of the 19th century. It gives an overview of available sources and detailed biographies of people, who were most important for the forming of local identity. By using the analysis of dictionary entries are recognized basic attributes of local identity and their various forms, focusing particularly on process of modernization. KEYWORDS City of Písek, local identity, collective memory, process of modernization.
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The Media Impact on the Collective Memory
Liberská, Hana ; Šubrt, Jiří (advisor) ; Vinopal, Jiří (referee)
This dissertation addresses the issues of collective memory in relationship with mass media. The key concepts from both fields are included. The emphasis is put on distinction between collective memory concept and other key concepts like history or historical consciousness. Subsequently the theories presenting correlation between the media and the collective memory are introduced; a lesser empirical part is also included. The main goal of this dissertation is to connect two seemingly separated issues into one compact concept, to demonstrate possible way how media forms collective memory and to support these conclusions by results from the empirical research. Keywords Collective memory, historical consciousness, media impact
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Media (Re)Construction of Collective Memory: October and November as a Support for the Contemporary Czech National Identity
Vacková, Kateřina ; Křeček, Jan (advisor) ; Štechová, Markéta (referee)
The bachelor thesis "Media (Re)Construction of Collective Memory: October and November as a Support for the Contemporary Czech National Identity" focuses on relation between mass media, collective memory and national identity. In accordance with social constructionism theory, the terms collective memory and national identity are understood as social constructs whereas mass media is considered to be one of the social construction agents. The aim of this work is to analyse a variety of media interpretations on significant Czech history events - October 28, 1918 and November 17, 1989. Analysed are newspaper commentaries published in order to commemorate these events during the eleven- year period from 1998 to 2009. As a resource for the analysis I have chosen three Czech daily newspapers - Hospodářské noviny, Lidové noviny and Mladá fronta DNES. The research method used is media qualitative content analysis. The work objective is to examine the typical media discourses based on national history which are constructed in a way to support contemporary Czech national identity. Not only does this thesis consist of research, it also includes methodology and theoretical framework.
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Transformation of the st. Wenceslas symbol and cult in Czech press around the breaking points of the Czech 20th century history
Joura, Adam ; Bittnerová, Dana (advisor) ; Maslowski, Nicolas (referee)
The thesis deal with transformations of st. Wenceslas symbol and his cult in the Czech press around breaking points of Czech 20th century history. It asks about impact of contemporary policy and incidents on presentation of st. Wenceslas symbol, then about parts of st. Wenceslas cult and finally about connection of this symbol with other national symbols. The thesis is based on the assumtion that national identity is constructed through collective memory of members of the nation, appropriate symbology and history interpretation. Research uses qualitative metods (discourse analysis). Sample is made of Czech (mostly) statewide press articles that are related to st. Wenceslas and his cult, from the period around the st. Wenceslas day (28th September), in several years intervals around appointed breaking points (1918, 1938, 1939, 1945, 1948, 1968 and 1989). It has been found that 1. st. Wenceslas symbol represents unchanging connection of the church and the nation in the case of Catholic perspective, 2. in danger it mobilizes and symbolizes the statehood and the strength of the nation in case of the nationalistic use and 3. it can support legitimity of new established regime. The national symbology is connected with some conservative and nationalistic approach, st. Wenceslas symbol also with religion,...
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Role of mass media in shaping the collective memory in contemporary Japan
Kovácsová, Petra ; Sýkora, Jan (advisor) ; Labus, David (referee)
The thesis is focused on Japanese media and especially on their role in the Japanese society. Their impact is noticeable in the way of shaping the national collective memory. One of the unsolved issues of Japan's past, which still resonates in the Japanese society, is the issue of the former comfort women. From the beginning of the 1990s the thus far neglected issue has been given more media attention, which makes it an ideal study case for the influence of media on shaping the collective memory of a nation. With the help of one media that has been following the plight of the former comfort women incessantly till now, the Asahi Shinbun, the thesis documents the method, by which the issue has been dealt with, and the response of the public to the articles of this daily newspaper, which it has created. As the topic has been being discussed for over thirty years, the analysis of the articles is concentrated on two key periods: 1991-1997 and 2010-2014. Using Susan Pharr's model of the types of roles of mass media, the thesis seeks to learn what role the Asahi Shinbun plays in this issue and whether anything has changed in the last thirty years. Key words: role of mass media, comfort women, collective memory, public opinion, Asahi Shinbun
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Collectivization of the countryside in memories of witnesses from the localities Lhenice and Mičovice
Kolářová, Lucie ; Kreisslová, Sandra (advisor) ; Tereza, Tereza (referee)
The submitted thesis focuses on the period of forced collectivisation in rural Czechoslovakia and is a case study of the villages Lhenice and Mičovice. The focus of the work is to determine what images of collectivisation are still in the minds of the local residents and how this process affected the daily lives of their past.
The theoretical section explains the concepts of everyday life, socialistic everyday life, memory and collective memory. It was conducted in the form of oral history method and archive research. Thanks to this approach the work illustrates view of witnesses who lived during the process of collectivization. It deepens our understanding of Czechoslovak modern history through the perspective of local residents.
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The forced displacement in memories of Czech Germans
Hlaváčková, Kateřina ; Kreisslová, Sandra (advisor) ; Martin, Martin (referee)
The topic of this thesis is the forced displacement of the oldest generation of Czech Germans; i.e. current Czech citizens with German or Czech-German origin. These people stayed for various reasons in Czechoslovakia despite the forced resettlement of more than three millions German-speaking people. By the means of analysis of biographical narrations this thesis shows whether and in which way the resettlement is present in memories of this generation. Besides, it scrutinizes the significance of this event for the generation in question and its memories. By the means of analysis and interpretation of the gathered narratives, the common features as well as differences are revealed.
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Popularization of history at the example of Lidice and Terezin
Knotková, Kateřina ; Macků, Lucie (advisor) ; Zychová, Jana (referee)
The essence of bachelor thesis Popularization of history at the example of Lidice and Terezín is to define the methods of presentation and popularization of Lidice Memorial and Terezín Memorial. The aim of the theoretical framework is mainly to outline the topic of collective memory in it´s basic forms. The topic continues with definitions of collective memory products as are collective trauma and politics of memory. The separate chapter is dedicated to the bearers of memory among which are museums, memorials, books, movies and internet. Last part is focused on historical context. The purpose of the practical framework is to apply the theoretical base on the mentioned memorials and to analyze their activities, which are helping to popularize history. The thesis presents form and appearance of the both memorials Terezín and Lidice, their projects, education programs and also movie and book production.
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Memory institutions of South Bohemia, Upper Austria and Lower Bavaria and Czech-German relations in years 19902013
KOŠTELOVÁ, Jana
This bachelor thesis deals with memory institutions of South Bohemia, Upper Austria and Lower Bavaria. The main purpose of this bachelor thesis is to chart and subsequently compare chosen temporary expositions, which were realised in years 19902013 and with their projects characterized the issue of Czech-German coexistence. The following analysis of the sources and literature will lead to name the key topics of Czech-German relations, which pay attention to the memory institutions. Further it will lead to characterize their changes in the monitored period and also to the evaluation their influence during the construction of the common collective memory.
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The role of Munich agreement in Czechoslovakia in the period 1945 to 1948
Kučerová, Alice ; Stellner, František (advisor) ; Soběhart, Radek (referee)
This thesis analyzes the consequences of the Munich Agreement for Czechoslovakia in the period 1945 to 1948 taking into account the years 1938 to 1944. In the introductory theoretical chapter is analyzed collective and individual memory and created construction of collective identity. In the subsequent chapters with the recollection and memory is then presented Munich impact on society created by the press as well as by political leaders headed by President Benes. Till the end of 1945, in the spirit of "Atonement" Munich, were performed the majority of changes essential especially for the state and society and they are the subject of investigation based on press, speeches and memoirs.
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