They are expected to read more widely than the prescribed texts and are encouraged in the use of literary criticism, both in Czech and in English, to help them reach their own judgements. They are expected to present several seminar presentations per term as well as to submit a minimum of two essays per year. A list of prescribed texts will be provided at the beginning of each year as the selection may vary slightly depending on availability and on texts read in Czech Level 1 and Czech Level 2. The history course is taught over one year. It deals in detail with the development of the Czech state, Czech and Slovak nationhood as well as with the more recent events of Czech and Slovak history.
Students attend one hour of lectures and seminars per week.
They are expected to read widely within secondary literature, both in Czech and in English translation. They are expected to present at least one seminar paper per term as well as to submit a minimum of two essays per year. Departmental Arrangements and University Facilities Essay titles and delivery dates are posted on the notice boards. Students are encouraged to make full use of the language laboratory equipment on the ground floor of the Hetherington Building. All members of the Department's staff are available to students on the days and at the times shown on notices attached to the doors of their offices.