Syllabus
1. Jaroslav Hašek, his journalistic work. 2.
Jaroslav Hašek, short stories. 3. Karel Čapek and contemporary satire. 4.
Karel Čapek, early short story production. 6. Jaroslav Hašek as an author of documentary texts. 7.
Jaroslav Hašek as the author of the novel The Good Soldier Svejk. 8. Karel Čapek as the author of travelogues. 9.
Karel Čapek as an author of world dramas. 10. Political activity of Karel Čapek and Jaroslav Hašek.
Annotation
This course is dedicated to two prominent Czech writers of the 20th century, namely Karel Čapek and Jaroslav Hašek, approached from an international standpoint. The primary objective is to facilitate a thorough analysis of their selected dramatic and prose texts as outlined in the syllabus. Concurrently, the course aims to shed light on the international backdrop in which these works were created, subjecting them to critical examination and exploring their transnational influence.
As an additional goal, the course will undertake the translation of one of the satirical short stories, allowing students to grapple with the intricacies and nuances of literary translation. Lecturer Klára Kudlová will collaborate closely with other experts to ensure that the course is accessible to both domestic and international students, while also delivering tangible outcomes.
Upon completion of this course, at least one short story will be freshly translated and prepared for publication by Lolli Editions, thereby extending the course's international impact and granting a wider audience access to the works of Czech authors.