Controversy over the Nature of Dramatic Text This thesis will attempt to identify the nature of dramatic text in the context of two art forms: literature and theatre. It will investigate the changes which dramatic text undergoes when staged while also thematizing the relationship between the textual and other aspects of works of drama. The thesis will be primarily based around Czech theatre aesthetics of the twentieth century and will attempt to map and reflect on the theoretic discussion on this subject. At the same time it shall observe how these theoretic attitudes are reflected in dramatic texts themselves and in scenic practice of Czech theatre of the twentieth century.

Stefan SCHOLZ Methodical study to the bilateral research project about mutual relationship of sacral architecture of the 13. century in the bohemian and austrian lands Abstract: To begin with the basic conditions for the interdisciplinarity and internationality of the whole research, and the necessity of a parallel survey on the profane level, will be defined. Then the main subject of the project will be linked to a wider context of the Central European integration processes in the early and high middle ages - from there results the necessity of secondary studies on Central European long term basic structures and framework developments from the 10th to the mid 13th century, as well as of historiographic context-studies to the reign of King Otakar Přemysl II. (1252- 1278). In this way the core the project will be defined: the forms of expression of the Central European integration processes in sacral and profane architecture and the settlement, urban, social and legal patterns in the bohemian, moravian, silesian and austrian towns, above all in the 3rd quarter of the 13th century. The relative chronological system of the main stylistic streams and positions of the middle european sacral architecture in 13. century shows many contrasts between the impacts of french and burgundian gothic style, the...

This thesis deals with the manipulation of history in the historical film trilogy Dny zrady, Sokolovo and Osvobození Prahy, directed by Otakar Vávra. This thesis tries to define, on the basis of a comparation of historiographical works of the communist and modern historiography, the amount of historical distortion presented in these films. The normalization regime endeavoured to revise the historical knowledge of the second half of the 60s and to resume the tendencies of the communist regime of the late 40s and 50s and attempted to create a myth of perception of mordern national history, in which the positive influence of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in the 30s and 40s was emphasized. Moreover, this myth of the perception of history aimed to discredite figures that were unwanted by the regime and to emphasize friendship with the Soviet Union. Films and tv-series were an appropriate tool to form the perception of history among the people.

The object of this dissertation is to describe development of the press in urban district Klatovy during 1918 - 1941 for example the weekly newspaper Šumavan. By political and social background we are going to explain development of this weekly newspaper from his beginning to his cessation and to describe character of the newspaper. We are also going to give attention to figure of a founder, an owner and an editor Maxmilián Čermák and his son Otakar Čermák. Patriotic thinking at the beginning of 60's in 19th century in Klatovy gave the incentive to foundation of the first Czech printing office in Klatovy in autumn 1867. The Czech printing office was the essential step for foundation of Czech-written periodical which would spread thoughts and interest in well-being of the whole Bohemia Forest area. To foundation and continuance of the first Czech newspapers in south-western Bohemia (except Pilsen) contributed patriotic thinking grammar school profesors and rich citizens from Klatovy who were concentrated around guild Měšťanská beseda. The weekly newspaper Šumavan was publicated during 1868 - 1941 if we don't count the last issue which was publicated on 19th May 1945 to liberation of Czechoslovakia. There were two approximately four years' intervals by reason of war censorship in the long life of the...

The diploma thesis Otakar Batlička's prosaic writings and its critical feedbacks in the context of Czech adventure literature focus on a development of the Czech adventurous literature and on Batlička's texts which were published at first in the teenage magazine Mladý hlasatel during the World War the Second. After his dead were published not only in magazines for teenagers (Pionýrská stezka, Sedmička pionýrů aj.), but also in book anthologies of Batlička's stories (from 60's). Batlička's stories are specified by their short extent, terse plot, punchline of the story, the absence of female characters and they take place mostly in exotic parts of the South America. The thesis mentions also critical feedbacks published in magazines Zlatý máj, Červený květ, Literární noviny, Ostravský kulturní zpravodaj, Hlas revoluce etc. and refers to illustrators of the Batlička's stories. The thesis thinks about a position of adventure literature in a context of nowaday book production for children and teenagers and for this decade of 21st century are typical mainly novels about post-apocalyptic vision of fictional future world. Narrations from exotic setting are not so atractive maybe because of too easy accessibility of far regions for contemporary man, the absence of secret and commercialization of the mentioned...

The diploma thesis focuses on the period of the episcopacy of Jan III of Dražice. The aim of the thesis is to describe the economic, political and cultural situation on the basis of analyses, description and comparison of acquired information. The thesis presents the personality of the Prag bishop Jan III of Dražice. It also analyse the administration and property of the Diocese of Prague in the second half of the 13th century. Finally, the thesis focuses on the political activity of the Prag bishop during the government of king Ottokar II. of Bohemia, the court of Jan III and his travel itinerary. The conclusion of the thesis is the recognition that during the period of the episcopacy of Jan III of Dražice the administration of Diocese began to be reorganized, two new episcopal castles were built, the episcopal office started to work and the property of Diocese did not increase. In comparison with the bishop of Olomouc Bruno of Schauenburg, Jan III was not so politically active in the royal policy.

Diverse practicing methods are evidence of the importance of applying creativity in our practice regimes. Regardless of a player's technique - traditional or modern - it must be regularly practiced and then applied. One of the most common ways to do that is through practicing technical exercises, which generally means the practice of scales, arpeggios and etudes. These exercises generally function as a warm-up regime for all musicians, but this regime doesn't necessarily provide enough reference for the player in the learning process of a new piece. Adapting exercises to address technical difficulties in a newly learned piece can provide the player with a wide range of practice methods to use, to be creative, to be more aware while practicing, and to build a solid technical foundation for the newly learned piece. Two well-known pedagogues who applied this approach are German bassist Ludwig Streicher and Czech violinist Otakar Ševčik. By implementing analytical studies and composing exercises based on the standard repertoire, Ševčik and Streicher became highly influential teachers in the 20th century. Their work serves as a model in achieving the purposes of this dissertation: the assessment of technical difficulties and compilation of a technique booklet based on six unaccompanied contemporary solo pieces written as required works for the solo competition of the International Society of Bassists' biennial convention since 2007.

Qualifying work has interdisciplinary charakter. This work is concentrate on knowledge of history and culture of age last members of Přemysl´s dynasty and the first members of Luxembourg´s dynasty. The primary aim of work is to identify the conditions under which there is courtly literature and minnesing on the courts of these rulers. Next aim is using the comparative method to define the basic topics in prose and poetry. The secondary aim is recognizing influence of German and Latin literature domestic and foreign on literature written in Czech. The work ?Minnesing and court literature at the court of last members of Přemysl's dynasty and the first members of Luxembourg's dynasty? deals with years 1283?1306 and 1310?1333 taking into account also past years.

The diploma thesis deals with the topic of illegitimacy of the last Přemyslids. The main focus of the thesis is to outline the life and careers of illegitimate children of the last Přemyslid kings. The core of the thesis deals with illegitimacy in the Middle Ages. In this recpect, the author tries to compare the conditions at the Prague Přemyslid court with other European countries, taking into consideration the historical context of that time. Last but not least, the author tries to evaluate the position of illegitimate children in the medieval society. Key words: Přemyslids, illegitimacy, illegitimate child, Ottokar I of Bohemia., Ottokar II of Bohemia, Nicholas I Duke of Opava, Jan Volek, Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, Wenceslaus III of Bohemia, Guglielma of Milano, bastard

Illegitimate relationship of Přemysl Otakar II. and Anežka of Kuenring in the context of Přemysl's Austrian politics in the 1250s Hana Trachtová 2010 The aim of this thesis is to demonstrate how the private life of Přemysl Otakar II. was interconnected with his political activities in the 1250s. The assumption is that choosing Anežka of Kuenring as the king's mistress was not accidental, but that it was motivated, among other reasons, also politically. The work covers development of Bohemian-Austrian relations in the Middle Ages up to the early 1260s. It follows the progress of the struggle for the Babenberg heritage as well as other Přemysl's activities in the 1250s. It links Přemysl's political acts to his family issues and it also deals with his relation to the Kuengring family. Attention is also devoted to Přemysl's offspring born out of wedlock, his effort to legitimize three of them and to their further life stories.