Lecturer(s)
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Boukal Tomáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction in the problematics, geographical definition, natural conditions, history of ethnographic research in Siberia, linguistic division, theory of ethno-genesis. European part, north, Finno-Ugric of the northern Europe - Carrels, Veps, Saams, Komi. North-western Siberia, cultures of hunters and fishermen on Ob, Chantas, Mans, forest Nenc, Selkups. NW Siberia II, herdsmen, northern Chants, tundra Nenc. Mythology and folklore, cosmogonic myth and its variations, trixteriads, the relation of the Finno-Ugric folklore to other folklore traditions. Religion of the Russian Finno-Ugric and its parallels. Christianisation, syncretism. Shamanism. Southern Siberia. Altai and Sajan mountains, Altays, Tuvinc, Burjats. The Urals and Altai ethnical and cultural relations. Central Siberia, Central and North-eastern Siberia, Jenisey and Lena areas, Enci, Evenks, Evens, Kets, Nganasanas, Dolgans, Jakuts, Jukagirs. The far east- Čuks, Eskimos, Korjaks, Ains, Amur area - Ulcs, Orocs, Udehejs, Nivchs. Short overview of culturally related groups in Siberia. Colonisation of Siberia and its impact on the original inhabitants. Minor ethnics in the USSR period. Status of the ethnics in the present-day Russian federation, ethnic processes.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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The objective of the course is to present the cultures of the northern part of the European part of the Russian federation and Siberia according to geographical regions. The course also deals with the status of the minority ethnics in the historical development of the Russian empire (the period of czarist Russia connected with the colonisation of Siberia, the USSR, post-Soviet period) and current socio-cultural processes.
Students will acquire the overview of the ethnical variety of the original Siberian population and of processes, which take place in connection with the gradual joining of the local groups to the economic growth of the Russian federation.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Didactic test
Exam can be taken only after passing the written test. Overall grade will be composed of the following: 1. Written test containing 10 questions (each for 1 point), minimum of 6 points is required for the assignment. Test can be taken again if failed. 2. Active participation at the lectures + presentation of a chosen topic.
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Recommended literature
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Arktika - moj dom. Moskva, 2001.
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Istoriko-etnografičeskij atlas Sibiri. Moskva, 1961.
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Narody Sibiri. Moskva, 1956.
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ARUTJUNOV, S. U beregov Ledovitogo okeana. Moskva, 1988.
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DOLGICH, B.O. Rodovo-plemennoj sostav narodov Sibiri v17.v.. Moskva, 1960.
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DONNER, K. Bei den Samojeden in Siberien. Stuttgart, 1926.
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MASTJUGINA, T. M. Perepelkov, L.S. Etnologija. Moskva, 1997.
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SIRELIUS, U. T. Reise zu den Ostjaken. Helsinki, 1983.
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SOKOLOVA, Z. P. Putěšestvije v Jugru. Moskva, 1982.
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