Critique Theory 3

Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Štěpán KUBALÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to introduce students to critique theory requirements of the irrelevance of the writer's intentions for the evaluation of an artistic work. Students will be introduced to arguments which emphasis the necessity of a knowledge of the historical context and writer's intent for legitimate critique.

Mode of study:

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

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of Critique Theory I and II are required for registration.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Definition:

The course is focused on presenting and discussion questions of it is not for the arts critic necessary to know the period context of an original work and its intention. As well we demonstrate various ways to understand an author's intentions. Concepts which support this position are presented.

Curriculum:

1) Critique of the relevance of original critiqu for arts critique

2) An author's intentions as one of the elements of arranging a work into the proper catergory - K. Walton

3) Hermeneutika and phenomenological animation of the author's intentions - E.D. Hirsch

4) What do we think are the author's intentions?

Recommended or required reading:

Eliot, Thomas S., O básnictví a básnících, Praha, Odeon, 1991. (Eseje „Tradice a individuální talent“, „Dokonalý kritik“, „Funkce kritiky“, „Hranice kritiky“, „Jak kritizovat kritika“.)

Gadamer, Hans Georg, Wahrheit und Methode: Grunzüge einer philosophischen Hermeneutik, Tübingen, 1960. (vybrané pasáže o umění a především divadle, použít lze i překlady do angličtiny)

Hirsch, E.D., „Objective Interpretation“ In: Validity in Interpretation, New York and London, Yale University Press, 1967.

Walton, Kendal, „Kategorie umění“ In: V. Zuska (ed.), Umění , krása šeredno: Texty z estetiky 20. století, Praha, Karolinum, 2004.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

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

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Teorie a kritika (Mgr.) (main subject)