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FaVU-1TVuP2Acad. year: 2026/2027
The Creative Writing 2 literary seminar builds on the work undertaken during the winter semester and further develops students’ knowledge and skills in written expression and the production of original texts. Thematic seminars accompanied by selected examples broaden students’ understanding of literature in the context of contemporary art.
Students’ own writing is always preceded by a guided group discussion of examples from contemporary Czech and international literature, film, and visual art. During these discussions, students identify the creative strategies employed and subsequently apply them in their own writing. The discussions are complemented by short lectures on literary theory and history, which introduce students to tools for analysing literary texts.
Students’ own writing begins with an effort to understand the creative strategies employed by each author studied and subsequently adapt them to the needs of their own narratives. Students present their texts to the whole group through readings of their work. Collective reflection on the texts also introduces them to analytical tools for examining literary narrative. Over the course of the semester, students develop their ability to provide feedback, interpret their own and others’ writing, and identify artistic connections within it.
The final part of the summer semester emphasises the search for an individual authorial position and creative gesture. Students develop their ability to use text as a medium for their own artistic expression.
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Successful completion of the Creative Writing 1 course.
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Successful completion of the course is based on attendance, active participation in seminars, and completion of assignments.
Course requirements include active participation in classes, involving the production of texts or work in other media, as well as independent preparation and study outside class. Students must also complete assignments in the form of short literary pieces. Up to three unexcused absences are permitted; however, all assigned work must be submitted. Missed classes may be made up by completing an additional assignment.
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The course aims to help students develop their own narrative strategies and writing style when producing literary texts. Students will also acquire the basic principles of an editorial and critical approach to literary writing. They will develop a stronger feel for dramatic narrative structure, establish a regular writing practice, add a range of texts to their portfolios, develop their critical thinking about literary narrative, and become familiar with analytical tools for writing, reading, and editing texts.
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