Course: Patterns of medieval femininity and masculinity

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Course title Patterns of medieval femininity and masculinity
Course code KHI/XLPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Antonín Malaníková Michaela, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Paštrnák Patrik, Mgr. M.A., D.Phil.
  • Peřinová Markéta
Course content
We will discuss primarily parts of the male and female lifecycles, notions of ideal and idealised masculinity and femininity or masculinities and femininities. Various social and historical (especially ancient and medieval) backgrounds will be examined; geographically, the course deals with Europe but with current gender norms, as presented in the Euro-American cultural circle will be taken into consideration.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 100 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 7 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The starting point of this course is cultural gender stereotypes as portrayed by the Barbie movie (2023, by Greta Gerwig). The course aims to analyse these stereotypes in the context of medieval culture, demonstrating their continuity and transformations till the present day.
The course aims to deepen the knowledge of (not only) ancient and medieval history by looking at particular cultural and social aspects. Secondly, its objective is to teach how to discern gender roles and stereotypes, their historical conditions and changes across various contexts. Finally, it wants to develop in participants their analytical skills in reading primary sources and secondary (scholarly) literature.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of ancient and medieval history.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active home preparation for classes (reading texts, analysis of the film); active participation in discussion; final essay
Recommended literature


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): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2012) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -