Critique Theory 4

Course unit code:

207TKR4

Course unit title:

Critique Theory 4

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

2nd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Name of lecturer(s):

Štěpán KUBALÍK

Study Objectives:

Cílem kurzu je posluchače seznámit s teoriemi interpretace a umělecké kritiky, které zdůrazňují pluralitu možných „správných“ interpretací jednoho uměleckého textu.

Mode of delivery:

Classes are based on the careful reading of leading professional writings.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The requirement for registration is the completion of Critique Theory III.

Recommended optional programme components

Course contents:

Definition: This course is focused on a discussion of the concept of arts critique which affirms that we must allow there to exist multiple and acceptable interpretations of a work of art.

Curriculum:

1) What does not explain intentionalism?

2. Interpretation and critique as a transcription of a text by another text - R. Barthes

3. Interpretation and critique as persuasion and not discovery - S. Fish

4. How to understand the concept „objectivity of critical judgement?“

Study materials:

Barthes, Roland, „Kritika a pravda“, In Barthes, Roland, Kritika a pravda, Praha, Dauphin, 1997.

Fish, Stanley, „Jak je to tu s textem?“, Aluze 6, 2002, č. 3.

Pepper, Stephen C., The Basis Of Criticism In The Arts. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1945.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria

Regular attendance and participation in classes (30%) Oral exam (70%)

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Teorie a kritika (Mgr.) (main subject)