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Lecturer(s)
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Solomon Kristýna, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The lecture "Minnesang" is designed as an introduction to Middle High German lyric poetry. The focus is on the content and form of minnesang, covering the period from early minnesang to parodies of courtly lyric poetry. First, we will address the issue of Middle High German genres in general, characterize the basic genres in terms of content and form, touch on the question of performance, outline the development of this art form from the mid-12th century to the 14th century, and discuss the principles of oral transmission. The core group of authors consists of Reinmar der Alte, Walther von der Vogelweide, Heinrich von Morungen, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Neidhart, Oswald von Wolkenstein, and others.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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This lecture is designed as an introduction to Middle High German lyric poetry. The focus is on the content and form of the minnesang, covering the period from early minnesang to parodies of courtly lyric poetry.
Graduates will gain a comprehensive overview of the development, genres, and formal structure of Middle High German lyric poetry from the 12th to the 14th century. They will be able to characterize the evolution of the minnesang from its early stages to its parodies and will understand the specifics of the oral tradition and period performance practices. Using the examples of major authors (e.g., Walther von der Vogelweide, Heinrich von Morungen), students will be able to interpret key works and explain the concept of courtly love in a literary-historical context.
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Prerequisites
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The lecture is intended for all students of the Palacký University.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam
Oral exam - lecture content and required reading
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Recommended literature
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HERCHERT, Gaby. (2010). Einführung in den Minnesang. Darmstadt.
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Neumann, Friedrich, Meurer, Kurt E.(. (2002). Deutscher Minnesang 1150-1300. Ditzingen Reclam.
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Schweikle, Günther. (1995). Minnesang. Stuttgart.
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