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Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup The Vision of Future in Terry Gilliam's "Brazil(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Lanta, Bohumil; Kleprlík, Michal; Vít, LadislavThis bachelor's thesis examines the exploration of the dystopian genre in the film "Brazil" by director Terry Gilliam. The thesis focuses on the portrayal of the future in the film, specifically the depiction of a modern metropolis and the relationship between individuals and technology. The theoretical part of the thesis defines the basic concepts and elements associated with dystopian films and places the work within a broader film and literary context. In the practical part, the author analyses the film "Brazil," provides an overview of the plot and main themes and explores the depiction of the modern metropolis and the relationship between people and technology. Furthermore, it analyses the use of satire, surrealism, and other techniques in the film, and examines the role of bureaucracy and its impact on individuals. The thesis also compares the film "Brazil" with George Orwell's "1984" and Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World,"Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup The influence of self-assessment as a tool for learning English on language acquisition(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Růžičková, Jolana; Keplová, Kateřina; Reimannová, IrenaThis bachelor thesis deals with the self-assessment of learners learning a foreign language, specifically English, focusing on its connection to their motivation for learning. This thesis aims to determine the current influence of self-assessment on English language learning, focusing on the relationship between self-assessment and the learner's motivation. Initially, the concept of a learner, specifically the group targeted by this literature review, is introduced. Furthermore, the terms motivation, evaluation, and self-assessment are briefly explained. The thesis is divided into two parts – theoretical and practical, with the latter presented as a literature review. The theoretical part consists of basic concepts that are applied in the practical section.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup The Depiction of Cultural Identity and Cultural Assimilation in Gish Jen's Mona in the Promised Land(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Hornychová, Aneta; Bubíková, Šárka; Kohlová, PetraThis bachelor thesis explores the theme of identity and assimilation in the novel Mona in the Promised Land by Chinese-American author Gish Jen. It mainly focuses on the main character, Mona, who cannot find her true identity because she is both Chinese and American. Overall, the work deals with the search for true identity, whether religious or cultural and the obstacles that come with this process.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup Racism, Trauma and Empowerment in Selected Works of Afro-American fiction(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Halířová, Kristýna; Bubíková, Šárka; Kalavská, PetraThe aim of this bachelor thesis is to identify, depict, analyse and compare selected themes and issues found in Alice Walker's The Colour Purple and Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. The first two chapters of the paper, with the support of secondary sources, provide definitions of selected terms and an introduction to the historical-cultural background, focusing on the life of African Americans in the first half of the twentieth century. The three main chapters provide a detailed analysis of the identified themes and issues, such as racism, trauma, sexual abuse and narrative aspects, supported by primary literature and secondary sources and a final comparison of the said themes.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup Review of Research into Explicit and Implicit Learning of English(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Judytková, Veronika; Černá, Monika; Reimannová, IrenaThis bachelor thesis focuses on explicit and implicit learning of languages in the context of second language acquisition. The theoretical part deals with defining second language acquisition, presenting second language acquisition perspectives and describing explicit and implicit learning and knowledge. The practical part aims to structure a traditional review to answer established research questions about implicit learning of English.Bakalářská práce Omezený přístup Critique of the Critical Period Hypothesis in second language acquisition: Literature review(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Hrubý, Jan; Keplová, Kateřina; Zitková, HelenaThe thesis focuses on the critique of the Critical Period Hypothesis in second language acquisition. The theoretical part defines the core concepts of both the second language acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis through the method of a historical overview. The practical part aims to review studies which provide results contradicting parts of the Critical Period Hypothesis.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup Hippie Movement as a Protest against the Mainstream(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Soraková, Míla; Roebuck, Olga; Kalavská, PetraThe thesis "Hippie Movement as a Protest against the Mainstream" comprehensively analyses the Hippie Movement within the context of countercultural rebellion against mainstream norms influenced by historical events like the Cold War and societal tensions. By exploring the movement's emergence, evolution, and impact on society, the thesis delves into the cultural, social, and political significance of the Hippies as leaders in civil rights movements and advocates for peace, equality, and social change. By examining the historical background of the 1950s, the Beat Generation, and the Hippie ethos, the thesis offers scholarly insight into a transformative era marked by rebellion, countercultural ideals, and a quest for personal freedom and authenticity.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup Stereotypes and Prejudice in American Born Chinese(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Dlabová, Lucie; Kohlová, Petra; Kalavská, PetraThe work deals with a cultural-historical context of Asian Americans, focusing on the legislation that influenced the lives of Asian immigrants, the Asian immigration waves and general relationships between Americans and Asian immigrants throughout history. Furthermore, this thesis focuses on the analysis of stereotypes and prejudice which influence the lives of the Chinese in the graphic novel American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. This graphic novel is also discussed in terms of Asian American literary context where other Asian-American authors are mentioned.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup Evaluating Teacher-made Language Tests for Assessing Upper-Secondary Students' English Proficiency(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Hofman, Daniel; Keplová, Kateřina; Černá, MonikaThis thesis focuses on the creation process of teacher-made tests assessing upper-secondary students' English proficiency with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The theoretical part researches the testing of these aspects of language, principles applied to tests, and planning and designing a test in detail to establish the foundation for the practical part. The practical part describes the way teachers prepare their tests and analyse their methods based on the insights derived from the theoretical part.Bakalářská práce Otevřený přístup The inclusion of the teaching of pronunciation at lower secondary level in the Czech republic and Ukraine(Univerzita Pardubice, 2024) Bulanova, Anastasiia; Keplová, Kateřina; Reimannová, IrenaThe bachelor thesis aims to compare English pronunciation teaching at the lower secondary level in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. The thesis is divided into a theoretical and practical part, with a focus on comparative analysis of curricular frameworks for lower secondary education in both countries. The practical part aims to investigate the general aims of primary education, foreign language objectives, and expected outcomes, with a specific emphasis on pronunciation teaching at the lower secondary level. The research seeks to identify commonalities and disparities within the curricular frameworks of the two countries, without seeking to establish a hierarchical determination of the "superior" educational system. The study employs a structured comparative research approach, utilizing content analysis to examine the general objectives and contents of lower secondary education, foreign language learning, pronunciation learning, and expected outcomes in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. The thesis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the educational systems in both countries and their approach to English pronunciation instruction, contributing valuable insights to the field of education.