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  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Roles of Siblings in Folktales
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Pecková, Kateřina; Bubíková, Šárka; Kleprlík, Michal
    This master thesis deals with the portrayal of siblings and sibling relationships in folktales from four collections. The theoretical part introduces the narrative form of folktales, presents an overview of the changing reception of folktales, and discusses the structuralist approach, one of the most significant approaches for analysing tales. The main part of this paper is strongly inspired by the study of sibling relationships in young children's literature conducted by Kramer, Noorman and Brockman in 1999. By replicating their methodology, this paper attempts to analyse folktales in terms of the birth order of main characters, their gender, and themes, aiming to discover general characteristics of siblings in folktales and compare the results with the findings from the original research.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Myths and Legends in Crime Fiction
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Francová, Michaela; Roebuck, Olga; Bubíková, Šárka
    The thesis deals with the use of myths and legends in crime fiction. It predominantly focuses on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Dan Brown, specifically The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Labours of Hercules, Angels & Demons, and The Da Vinci Code. Additionally, it mentions the works of Ben Aaronovitch and Tendai Huchu. The aim of this thesis is to analyse how the authors used various myths and legends in their works.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Arthurian Legend in Popular Culture
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Foersterová, Veronika; Bubíková, Šárka; Roebuck, Olga
    The thesis focuses on the analysis of the transformations of Arthurian legends in modern film and television adaptations, specifically The Sword in the Stone, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Excalibur, and Merlin. The aim is to analyse how the selected adaptations reinterpret Arthurian legends and analyse the changes in role of magic, magical objects, the role of the Druid, and how they deal with gender and social issues.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Women in the Works of F. S. Fitzgerald
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Kozderová, Nikola; Bubíková, Šárka; Kleprlík, Michal
    The thesis aims to examine the portrayal of women in eight selected short stories written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Using qualitative content analysis, the diploma paper sets to explore whether and how the female characters reflect the changing position of women in the society of the 1920s and whether they could be systematically divided into a character typology.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Crime Fiction of Dana Stabenow and Linda Barnes
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Čermáková, Denisa; Bubíková, Šárka; Roebuck, Olga
    This diploma thesis deals with the crime fiction and with the private eye in American crime literature. Theoretical part describes crime fiction, basic terminology and authors and examples of their works. Practical part describes main characters of the books, their investigative methods, and places where the books are set.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Female Cops in Linda Castillo's and Anne Hillerman's Fiction
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Kopecká, Kristýna; Bubíková, Šárka; Kohlová, Petra
    This diploma thesis concentrates on female cops as main characters in mystery fiction by American authors Linda Castillo and Anne Hillerman. Through the lens of feminist literary criticism, the analysis of four chosen novels explores the forms of female empowerment in stereotypically male-dominated environment of police force. Since both authors use distinctive environments of the Amish society and the Navajo nation respectively, the analysis focuses on the role the environment plays in either support or subversion of stereotypical gender roles. Gender dynamics within the private and professional domains between the main male and female characters is explored together with the role of sexuality and violence.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    The Influence of Specific Learning Disabilities on the Work of an English Language Teacher
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Koditková, Kateřina; Zitková, Helena; Černá, Monika
    This diploma thesis investigates the influence of specific learning disabilities, especially dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dysorthography, on the professional practice of English language teachers. Through a qualitative method of research, seven English language teachers with specific learning disabilities participated in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences and compensatory strategies. Findings reveal challenges in writing and memory retention, countered by detailed lesson planning, visualisation aids, and technology. Despite difficulties, teachers exhibit confidence in maintaining teaching standards and positively impacting students' English proficiency. The research advocates for the support and acceptance of teachers with specific learning disabilities within educational settings, emphasising the need for destigmatization and increased awareness.
  • Diplomová práceOmezený přístup
    Racial issues in the works of Nella Larsen
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Libnar, Petr; Kleprlík, Michal; Kohlová, Petra
    This diploma thesis deals with racial issues in the works of Nella Larsen. The theoretical part of the thesis is focused on topics such as Cultural Identity and African American Identity, and these terms are defined and explained in a broader context. Subsequently, the theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the major representatives of the African American ethnicity who actively participated in the formation of African American identity in the United States in the 20th century. Important concepts such as Pan-African Socialism, Old Negro, and New Negro are defined in this part of the thesis. The practical part of the thesis analyses the literary works of Nella Larsen, specifically the novel Passing and the short stories The Wrong Man, Freedom, and Sanctuary. These works are analysed in terms of racial inequality and the search for identity.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    Dual Portrayal of Femininity in American Horror Movies
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Škvor, Kristýna; Bubíková, Šárka; Kalavská, Petra
    The thesis is focused on the analysis of the representation of the dual image of femininity in selected American horror movies. The methodology rests on examining each film individually, aiming to bring a detailed study and classification of female characters in selected movies as well as a comparative analysis of the distinct representation of females according to the individual subgenre. It takes into account the shift from traditional and 'normal' femininity to a 'monstrous' or 'empowered' one and contrasts it to the representation of male characters and their masculinity.
  • Diplomová práceOtevřený přístup
    The East and the West in Joseph Conrad's "Under Western Eyes"
    (Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Chylíková, Jitka; Kleprlík, Michal; Kohlová, Petra
    The focus of this paper is to explore the differences between the East and the West as described in Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad. Firstly, the division line and the mindset differences are outlined in order to provide background for the subsequent analysis. Once the background is provided, the novel Under Western Eyes is analyzed in contrast with Conrad's own opinions as well as with the theory provided in the first part of the thesis.