24 April 2024
The presentation outlines a research that focuses on the aesthetic-psychological relationship between Late Baroque churches and the natural elements of the place. The very idea of such a relationship is based on philosophical and Baroque theoretical arguments. It is the approach of architectural phenomenology that enables one to research this theme. Theoretical and practical ways have been opened up by Christian Norberg-Schulz, who, however, has not provided a precise practical tool. As a result, a combined contextuality method is being developed, incorporating several methods from architectural phenomenology. A pilot research of 11 churches, together with their natural environment in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, in Trakai Voivodeship, has been carried out. This research has highlighted common specific features suggesting the landscape as an important factor shaping the expression of Late Baroque architecture.
25 April 2024 – 27 April 2024
Hrabal is a synonym for idyll, at least for most of society, which perceives Bohumil Hrabal's works mainly through film adaptations. But his work has a more hidden and surprisingly far more abundant aspect: non-idyllicity. Why this feature of Hrabal's texts appeals more to foreign readers will be discussed by experts or translators of his books from France, Japan, Germany, or Poland, where he is still one of the most-read authors. They will be joined by leading experts on Hrabal's work from Czechia.
25 April 2024
What is discourse analysis and what are its most important assumptions? What is critical discourse analysis? How can discourse analysis be used in studies on music and society? These are the most important questions around which the lecture will be focused.
Barbara Jabłońska is an associate professor at the Institute of Sociology of the Jagiellonian University. Her research interests focus, among others, on issues related to the theory of culture and art, communication theories, and methods of qualitative research. She deals in particular with the issues of the sociology of music, media communication, and the public sphere, as well as discourse analysis.
7 May 2024
We invite you to a brunch for expat women scientists working in Czech research institutions. The guest speaker at the event will be Zsófia Csajbók, who works at the Faculty of Humanities as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology and Life Sciences. The Brunch is organised by the NKC - Gender and Science and all women researchers across disciplines are invited. Registration is required for the event.
21 May 2024
What are the current challenges faced by Charles University? What creative ideas could benefit CU? What is holding us back? Where do we want to be in five years’ time? The University is now offering all those interested the chance to discuss these topics in an informal environment over a cup of coffee and a croissant – or even a Czech pie!I cordially invite both students and all CU employees to new, regular breakfast meetings, where we can jointly discuss a number of topics affecting the University in a relaxed environment. The number of places is limited to 10 per event. If a breakfast event is attended by international students or CU employees, conversation will take place partly in English. I’m looking forward to hearing your opinions and ideas!
23 May 2024
FHS cordially invites you to a public event Mary Maggic: Artist Talk. Alien Knowledging, in the FHS UK Jan Sokol Auditorium on 23 May 2024 at 6:00 pm. This talk will provide a glimpse into the artistic practice of one of the key contemporary posthumanist feminist manifestos, Xenofeminism, which advocates the exploration of the potential of technology to achieve gender liberation. Exploring the alienation found in our bodies, environments, and molecules, the event will delve into artistic practice of Mary Maggic, who often uses biohacking as a Xenofeminist practice of care that serves to demystify the invisible lines of molecular biopower. The event will begin with a welcome by Dr. Denisa Tomková (FHS), an introduction to the project by Zai Xu (SVĚTOVA 1), and will be followed by Mary Maggic’s artist talk.
3 June 2024 – 4 June 2024
The workshop aims to bring together scholars focusing on theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of biographical research (mainly) set in Central and Eastern European countries and to initiate their discussion with key figures in the biographical network: Professor Hans Renders and Doctor David Veltman, both from the Biography Institute at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, Netherlands. The goal is to discuss general topics as well as (potential) regional specifics.
24 June 2024 – 25 June 2024
What was the influence of Immanuel Kant's thought on later philosophy of art and aesthetics and the perception of beauty in general? On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Enlightenment philosopher from Königsberg, the Faculty of Humanities will host an international conference entitled After Kant: What do art and literature owe to Kant? Ian Alexander Moore of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and James Reid of Metropolitan State University of Denver will deliver keynotes at the conference. Associate Professor Aleš Novák from the Department of Philosophy is organizing the event on behalf of our faculty.
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Faculty of Humanities
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182 00 Praha 8 - Libeň
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