Verification of proposed ISO methods to measure resolution capabilities of printing systems
Císařová, Milena; Němec, Petr; Veselý, Michal
2013 - English Keywords: printer resolution; native addressability; edge blurriness Available in the UPCE Library. Verification of proposed ISO methods to measure resolution capabilities of printing systems

Císařová, Milena; Němec, Petr; Veselý, Michal
Univerzita Pardubice, 2013

Modern Media: A Source of Motivation in Learning English
Chválová, Šárka; Černá, Monika; Reimannová, Irena
2013 - English The thesis is concerned with modern media and their motivational potential in learning English language in both inside and outside of school environment. It is thematically divided into four main chapters; the learner, motivation, modern media and research. The first chapter, the learner, deals with aspects affecting an individual, specifically focusing on the influences from the inside together with aspects of learning and acquisition of languages. The second chapter explores the motivation, from its first concepts and theories up to current trends with special focus on language learning and motivational strategies used in English classroom. The third chapter analyses the concept of modern media, divides them into three main sections which are analysed in greater detail with special focus on their possible application in learning and learning a language in general. The final chapter is the practical research which analyses points of view on modern media, their motivational potential and possible application in language learning and it aims to explore and verify the motivational aspects described in theory. The research is divided into four parts, first focuses on the current application of modern media and their effect in English classroom, second is the students' point of view and their attitudes towards them, third focuses on the teacher and the fourth part takes into account the point of view outside the school environment with the "advanced learner" and their experience with modern media. Keywords: Anglický jazyk; žáci; individuální rozdíly; učení; osvojování; motivace; teorie motivace; motivační strategie; moderní média; nová média; film; televize; seriály; hudba; videohry; internet; sociální sítě; učitelé; interaktivní tabule; English language; learner; individual differences; learning; acquisition; motivation; theories of motivation; motivational strategies; modern media; new media; film; TV; series; music; video games; Internet; social networking; teachers; interactive whiteboard Available in the UPCE Library. Modern Media: A Source of Motivation in Learning English

The thesis is concerned with modern media and their motivational potential in learning English language in both inside and outside of school environment. It is thematically divided into four main ...

Chválová, Šárka; Černá, Monika; Reimannová, Irena
Univerzita Pardubice, 2013

Destruction of social, moral and cultural values in Saul Bellow´s Herzog and Humboldt´s Gift
Žižlavský, Jiří; Roebuck, Olga; Mánek, Bohuslav
2012 - English The aim of this thesis is to analyze the destruction of social, moral and cultural values in Herzog and Humboldt´s Gift which were written by Saul Bellow. The main focus is thereafter to portray the changing concept of Jewish values in post-war America. The theoretical part of this thesis is dealing with the historical-cultural context of Jewish American literature, with the characteristic features of Saul Bellow´s fiction and its protagonists. The theoretical part is thereafter focused on the process of Jewish American vanishing and the crisis of Jewish-American values. Special attention is paid to the notion of Jewish past, memory and destruction of the concept of Jewish family as the centre social unit. The analytical part of this thesis is based on the literary connections between Herzog and Humboldt´s Gift and thereafter on the value aspects of particular protagonists from both works. Keywords: americká židovská literatura; Bellow, Saul; američtí Židé; společenské hodnoty; morální hodnoty; Herzog; Humboldtův dar; Jewish-American literature; Jewish-Americans; social values; moral values; Humboldt´s Gift Available in the UPCE Library. Destruction of social, moral and cultural values in Saul Bellow´s Herzog and Humboldt´s Gift

The aim of this thesis is to analyze the destruction of social, moral and cultural values in Herzog and Humboldt´s Gift which were written by Saul Bellow. The main focus is thereafter to portray the ...

Žižlavský, Jiří; Roebuck, Olga; Mánek, Bohuslav
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Use of authentic texts in reading
Hotová, Valerie; Reimannová, Irena; Černá, Monika
2012 - English The diploma thesis attempts to explore the issue of authentic texts in reading. Firstly, the fundamental theoretical questions connected to the term communicative competence within the framework of reading are discussed. Particular attention in the theoretical part of the thesis is devoted to reading and the use of authentic texts with the comparison of the Framework Education Programme for Elementary Education. Secondly, the small-scale research is aimed at discovering whether teachers in elementary schools use authentic texts and how they use their potential in teaching and learning reading. The research employs structured observations, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and content analysis of particular coursebooks used for lower secondary learners. The obtained results are evaluated and compared to the theoretical outcomes. Keywords: autenticita; komunikační kompetence; texty; čtení; žáci druhého stupně; Rámcový vzdělávací program pro základní vzdělávání; authenticity; communicative competence; reading; texts; lower secondary learners; Framework Education Programme for Elementary Education Available in the UPCE Library. Use of authentic texts in reading

The diploma thesis attempts to explore the issue of authentic texts in reading. Firstly, the fundamental theoretical questions connected to the term communicative competence within the framework of ...

Hotová, Valerie; Reimannová, Irena; Černá, Monika
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Tests on sustainability of consolidation treatments with CaLoSil nanosuspensions on plaster reference samples
Dunajská, Jana; Tišlová, Renata
2012 - English The main task of this study was to evaluate novel group of materials based on nanosuspension of calcium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide combined with calcium sulphate which should be used for consolidation of calcerous materials. This research has focused on assessment of consolidation on highly corroded pure lime and gypsum plaster. The evaluation was made through comparison of selected physical, mechanical and microstruce properties. The main task was to assess resistance of consolidated substrates to conditions following the external environment, especially the freeze-thaw cycles, resistance to the salts and humid-air conditions. Keywords: konzervace; průzkum; restaurování; nástěnné malby; kostel sv. Víta v Zahrádce u Ledče nad Sázavou; středověk; research; conservation; restoration; wall painting; middle ages Available in digital repository of UPCE. Tests on sustainability of consolidation treatments with CaLoSil nanosuspensions on plaster reference samples

The main task of this study was to evaluate novel group of materials based on nanosuspension of calcium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide combined with calcium sulphate which should be used for ...

Dunajská, Jana; Tišlová, Renata
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Neologisms and Proper Nouns in Harry Potter and their Czech equivalents
Pospíchal, Petr; Ježková, Šárka; Milichovská, Anna
2012 - English The main purpose of this work is to compare the processes and approaches used in creating neologisms and proper names in the Harry Potter series (in both English and Czech version) and to evaluate their impact on readers as well as the quality of the translation. The theoretical part deals with the definition and general description of the genre of fantasy, presents word formation processes in both languages, reveals the concept of meaning, classifies neologisms and proper names and suggests various methods of translation. The practical part is dedicated to the analysis of neologisms and proper names. Both kinds of words are divided into several groups regarding their meaning. The analysis of neologisms is focused on their origin; in proper names especially the suitability of their translation is examined. The results are discussed at the end of the analysis. Keywords: Harry Potter; neologismy; vlastní jména; tvoření slov; překlad; Harry Potter; neologisms; proper names; word formation; translation Available in digital repository of UPCE. Neologisms and Proper Nouns in Harry Potter and their Czech equivalents

The main purpose of this work is to compare the processes and approaches used in creating neologisms and proper names in the Harry Potter series (in both English and Czech version) and to evaluate ...

Pospíchal, Petr; Ježková, Šárka; Milichovská, Anna
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Native Americans in Sherman Alexie´s Work
Jirsová, Michaela; Bubíková, Šárka; Sampey, Daniel Paul
2012 - English The aim of this paper is to analyse two important novels Indian Killer and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. These works describe how difficult it has been for Native Americans to assimilate into mainstream American culture in light of the past hardships they have suffered and current difficult living conditions either on or off the reservation. The point of this analysis is to show that Native Americans had to overcome many insurmountable obstacles after European settlers had arrived in Northern America. Despite this backdrop of a painstakingly torrid journey, some Native Americans have successfully adapted into mainstream American culture and became an integral part of a contemporary American society. To provide background for the study of Native Americans living in the U.S., historical-cultural context is explained. Keywords: Američané indiánského původu; rezervace; chudoba; asimilace; Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; Indian Killer; Alexie, Sherman; identita; urbanizace; Native Americans; reservations; poverty; assimilation; identity; urbanization Available in digital repository of UPCE. Native Americans in Sherman Alexie´s Work

The aim of this paper is to analyse two important novels Indian Killer and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. These works describe how difficult it has been for Native ...

Jirsová, Michaela; Bubíková, Šárka; Sampey, Daniel Paul
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Preparation of scaffold systems for cell cultivation using cryogenic grinding of thin layers of polymeric fibers
Křížková, Barbora; Pouzar, Miloslav; Knotková, Kateřina
2012 - English The work was focused on cryogenic grinding of electrospun poly-epsolin-caprolactone nano/micro-mesh submerged in liquid media to prepare a microsystem applicable as a scaffold for cell growth. Optimization of the grinding process involved examination of various parameters influencing the quality of the ground product. Characterisation and biocompatibility evaluation provided evidence of the applicability of the system in cell scaffolding. Keywords: Cryogenic grinding; poly-epsilon-caprolactone; nano/micro-mesh; microsystem; characterization; Kryogenní mletí; poly-epsilon-kaprolakton; tenké vrstvy polymerních vláken; mikrosystém; charakterizace Available in digital repository of UPCE. Preparation of scaffold systems for cell cultivation using cryogenic grinding of thin layers of polymeric fibers

The work was focused on cryogenic grinding of electrospun poly-epsolin-caprolactone nano/micro-mesh submerged in liquid media to prepare a microsystem applicable as a scaffold for cell growth. ...

Křížková, Barbora; Pouzar, Miloslav; Knotková, Kateřina
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Public versus Private History in the Works of J.G. Farrell
Soukup, Jaroslav; Vít, Ladislav; Mánek, Bohuslav
2012 - English The main topic of this work is the post-modern interpretation of history and the issue whether it could be objectively researched and recorded. A special emphasis is placed on defining the concepts of the so-called personal history of an individual and the so-called public history falling under the influence of the social discourse. The work predominantly focuses on the relation of an individual and particular historical event and investigates to what extent an individual can contribute to the overall portrayal of this event or on the contrary, how the society, or rather the system, can influence the individual and through that it can influence the overall perception of history as well. These findings are subsequently applied to the historical novels Troubles and The Siege of Krishnapur by James Gordon Farrell. Keywords: Farrell, J.G.; historie; osobní historie; veřejná historie; historický román; history; private history; public history; historical novel Available in digital repository of UPCE. Public versus Private History in the Works of J.G. Farrell

The main topic of this work is the post-modern interpretation of history and the issue whether it could be objectively researched and recorded. A special emphasis is placed on defining the concepts of ...

Soukup, Jaroslav; Vít, Ladislav; Mánek, Bohuslav
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012

Grammatical aspects of the moves in popular scientific reports
Stejskalová, Tereza; Ježková, Šárka; Urbanová, Zuzana
2012 - English An attempt made in this work is to define the grammatical aspects of the moves in the generic structure of popular scientific reports (PSRs). The basic aspects contained in the theoretical part are move analysis; the process of science popularization, a definition of PSRs and the modified structure of PSRs. In the practical part 35 popularised reports randomly chosen in internet were examined in detail using the modified structure based on the Nwogu's structure (1991). The results obtained from this analysis indicate that PSRs have a schema made up of eight schematic structures called "moves". Each move fulfils a particular purpose and contains the grammatical features typical to it. In this work, a grammatical feature refers to the most frequent grammatical aspect occurring in a concrete move. The occurrence as well as the function of each grammatical feature is always associated with the purpose of a concrete move and sometimes also with the lexical signals of a particular move. Keywords: move analysis; science popularization; generic structure of PSRs; grammatical features; populárně naučné zprávy; gramatické jevy Available in digital repository of UPCE. Grammatical aspects of the moves in popular scientific reports

An attempt made in this work is to define the grammatical aspects of the moves in the generic structure of popular scientific reports (PSRs). The basic aspects contained in the theoretical part are ...

Stejskalová, Tereza; Ježková, Šárka; Urbanová, Zuzana
Univerzita Pardubice, 2012