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Course: Seminar on Early Modern History D

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Course title Seminar on Early Modern History D
Course code KHI/XDRND
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jadrná Matějková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Peřinová Markéta
Course content
Isabella of Castile Margaret of Parma Elizabeth I Mary, Queen of Scots Habsburg Women and the Pernstein Women: The Secrets of Female Diplomacy Catherine de' Medici Christina of Sweden Queen Anne Maria Theresa Catherine the Great

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The seminar examines the social, cultural, and gender history of the early modern period, with a particular focus on female rulership (queens and regents) and the major political, social, and cultural developments associated with their reigns. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of primary sources. Students will also engage with the core secondary literature on each topic. Active participation in seminar discussions is expected.
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of selected topics related to the period and the key scholarly literature associated with them.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Final project

Active participation in seminar discussions (including the reading of assigned texts), preparation of a bibliography on a selected topic, and no more than two absences.
Recommended literature
  • BŮŽEK Václav ? SMÍŠEK Rostislav (ed.). Habsburkové 1526?1740. Země Koruny české ve středoevropské monarchii. Praha. 2017.
  • CERMAN Ivo (ed.). Habsburkové 1740?1918. Vznikání občanské společnosti. Praha. 2016.
  • HILSKÝ Martin. Shakespeare a jeviště svět. Praha. 2015.
  • KAUFMANN Thomas. Vykoupení a zatracení. Dějiny reformace. Praha. 2020.
  • MONTER William. The Rise of Female Kings in Europe, 1300?1800. London. 2012.
  • STELLNER František. Car je mrtev, ať žije carevna! Převraty na ruském dvoře v 18. století. Praha. 2014.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archeology (2019) Category: History courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB26) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Histrory (2019) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archive Studies (2019) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB26) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2026) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2026) Category: History courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB25) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): History with Emphasis of Education Aspects (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 24.07.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2026/2027