TOPICS FOR THE GRADUATION EXAM IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

A. RADIO AND TELEVISION - radio and TV history and their inventions, differences between TV and radio, black and colour broadcasting history, differences between state and commercial TV and radio, cable TV, music channels, popular music channels, satellite TV B. TRAVEL - Is travel important to you? How do you prefer to travelindependently or with an agency on a tour? hat are the advantages and disadvantages of each? !escribe the best place you have ever visited" hat made it so special? If you could travel anywhere, where would it be and why? A. EDUCATION IN OUR REPUBLIC - musical education, your e#perience with local artistic schools, the system of education in our republic" hich sub$ects are the most important to prepare a student for real life? %our e#perience" Has the conservatory prepared you for real life and how? B. CAREER - !o you think it will be difficult to combine your literary or musical interests with your future $ob? How marketable do you think the skills you have developed will be? !escribe some of the challenges artists face when trying to become professionals, both in terms of working freelance and in a regular position" A. MUSIC SINCE 1900 UNTIL THE 1950S - new kinds of music, the electric guitar, radio stars, first records, &len 'iller, (an (e)ek, Voskovec a *urian, +","!vorsk-" B. POPULARITY - Talk about some of the most popular ./ech artists, actors or bands currently" hat is it about their work that has made them so popular? hat do you think will happen to them in the future? hat are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming famous through your work? A. CINEMA AND ITS HISTORY - silent film, sound film, Hollywood industry, ./ech film history 0*arrandov, the si#ties, the contemporary situation1, the 2scar ,wards, famous ./ech directors, famous world directors, famous world and ./ech film stars" B. GREAT C!ECHS - In your opinion, who is the greatest ./ech 3 past or present? !escribe their life and work" hat contributions did they make 4 have they made to ./ech society? How have their accomplishments impacted the ./ech society of today? A. CLASSICAL MUSIC TO 1900 - overview since the 'iddle ,ges, historical periods, famous classical pieces of music, popular composers and musicians B. FAMILY - Is family important to you? hy or why not? !escribe how the structure of the family has changed over time" ,re 5single parent6 and 5same se# couple6 families a step forward or a step back? Is the family as important in modern society as it was in the past? It is said that 5blood is thicker than water"6 Is this true in your opinion? A. THE C!ECH THEATRE OF THE T#ENTIETH CENTURY - influence of ./ech playwrights on ./ech culture - 7" 8apek, '" 7undera, V9clav Havel, etc", actors, actresses" hat are the spatial and functional sections of a theatre? B. MUSIC IN THE HOME - Is music 0or should it be1 an important part of life at home? !escribe the influence of the radio, internet, and other forms of modern technology in relation to music in the home" How many families have instruments at home and how does this make a difference? hat is the importance of passing down folk music from generation to generation?

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A. MUSIC AND TEXT - the importance of good lyrics for songs - strong te#ts" .an strong lyrics cause any changes in society? The >?@=s, the Iron .urtain, famous songwriters - 7" 7ryl, (" Aohavica, (" Hutka, B" Vrba, '" Hor9Cek, (iD; Euch-, '" HrF/a, etc" 'usic and poetry - should lyrics always be a poem? B. MODERN CIVILI!ATION - .ompare and contrast lifestyle of your parents or grandparents to your own contemporary developed way of life" hat is the same, and what has changed? hat are the most pressing problems facing modern society? hat in your opinion should be done about them? 'any feel that the world is getting smaller as globali/ation spreadswhat do you feel is the role of theatre, art and music in a globali/ed world? A. EUROPE VS. THE USA & hat do we compete in? !o we have the same roots of civili/ation? !o we have the same values, habits and views? hat do we cooperate in? hat is the basic difference between GHuropeanI and G,mericanI? How has ?4>> 0>> th Eept, <=>>1 influenced Hurope? B. NATIONALITY IDENITY - hat does it mean to be ./ech in your opinion? hat sets the ./echs apart from other Huropeans? hat are some common stereotypes the rest of the world has about the ./echs? Is there any truth to these? ould you consider yourself a ./ech patriot? How so? A. PRESS AND MASS MEDIA - their influence on people6s lives" !ifferences between tabloids 0gossip1 and serious newspapers" hat is your opinion on gossip, and the negative impact of tabloids? !ifferences between newspapers, maga/ines, fliers and the Internet" .ommercials and advertisements" B. GENDER - hat in your opinion are some defining characteristics of men and women? How have gender roles changed over time? Eome professions are dominated by men and others by womenis there a relationship between gender and $ob? ,re men truly from 'ars and women from Venus? A. HUMAN RIGHTS & globali/ed world versus human rights" !o you think that in the .+ human rights are observed? G*ig brother is watching youI 3 is that true or not? ,re there any infamous parts of the world where human rights are clearly violated? ,re there dangers threatening human rights in the future? Human rights and the Internet" B. POLITICS - !escribe the structure of the political system of the ./ech +epublic" !o you think the system functions well, or should changed be made? hat is the current political situation? In your opinion, are politics important to the average citi/en? How important is it to be politically active 0or at least aware1? A. GETTING A 'OB IN THE C!ECH REPUBLIC - advertisements and the other ways of looking for a $ob" Think of a person you know who has a difficult $ob" hat makes it so difficult? hat are the $ob conditions like? hat is the best 4 worst $ob you have ever had? The best motivation 4 relations between employer and employees" B. 'AROSLAV 'E(E) - Epeak about (aroslav (e)ek and his work, life and legacy" .onsider his work with the Jiberated Theatre, Voskovec and erich and other pro$ects" hat has been his greatest artistic contribution to the modern world? Has he influenced you personally in any way? A. THE USA - description, a short historical overview, main industrial and agricultural products, economic crisis and the ,merican role in it" The Twins - terrorism and its impact on the global world" Its commercial and political influence on Hurope" Influence on Huropean arts" B. SUPPORT OF THE ARTS - How well are music, arts and culture supported in the ./ech +epublic? How does this compare with other parts of the world? !o you feel that the government is doing enough to subsidi/e the arts? hat else could4should be done in your opinion? !o you feel that audiences are in general growing or shrinking? How do you perceive the future for music, arts and culture in this country?

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A. GENERATION GAP BET#EEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN & !oes it e#ist? Hconomic situation in the ./ech +epublic, opportunities for finding a good $ob, places to live, ./ech society, political and social life" B. CHILDHOOD - How different is the world now from when you were a child? .ompare your childhood to that of your grandparents, and think about how it might be for your children" ho was under the most pressure? Is it getting easier or harder to be a child in your opinion? A. THE EUROPEAN UNION - ./ech roots in the HK, HK history, the e#ecutive bodies of the HK" hat are the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of the HK? Various kinds of restrictions, the Huropean free market, the importance of being a member for a musician" B. COSMOPOLITANISM - !escribe the ethnic structure of the ./ech +epublic and its history" ould you consider this country to be a cosmopolitan place? hat are the positives and negative to living in a multi-cultural society? Lrom an artistic point of view, how does living in a cosmopolitan environment effect or influence your work? A. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - How can we prevent our planet from future disasters? Bower stations, waste, the &reen House Hffect, the green movement, green political parties and their role in politics" B. NATURE - hat role does nature play in your life? How important is it for you spend time away from the city and in the outdoors? !escribe the role national parks and nature reservations play for a country" In general, are people strengthening or losing their connection to nature? A. HEALTH* PARTS OF OUR BODY - typical common illnesses since childhood, flu 0symptoms1 children6s diseases, vaccinations" %our opinion about protection against illnesses" ,t the doctor - describe your problems" B. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS - Is there a substance abuse problem in the ./ech +epublic? If so, is enough being done to fight against it? 5!rinking6 is certainly a big part of ./ech social culture" Is this a good or bad thing? 'any draw a line between 5hard6 and 5soft6 drugs, and advocate the legali/ation of the latter" here do you stand on this issue? A. CHARACTER - Aame at least >= positive and >= negative characteristics" hat are the most important characteristics of a good teacher? !escribe your ideal partner or a friend" hat kind of personality should4shouldn6t he4she have? B. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS - Humans are social beingsdo you agree or disagree? hat about those we consider 5loners6? How important is social contact to you personally, and has this changed over time? !o you e#pect to change as you age? hat makes for a healthy human relationship? A. CONTEMPORARY SITUATION IN OUR CULTURE - theatre, films and entertainment centers" Brague and other cultural centers in our country, ./ech society, cultural and social life" B. ART AND LIFE IN THE C!ECH REPUBLIC - hat role do art, theatre and music play in the day-to-day lives of people in the ./ech +epublic? ould you generally consider ./echs to be enthusiastic supporters of arts and culture? If so, what accounts for this? If not, what are the conseMuences for you and your future? !iscuss some of the ma$or cultural institutions available to the average citi/en of this country and their importance" A. HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE - civili/ation diseases" Various kinds of addiction to drugs, B.s, smoking etc, how to prevent from ,I!E and other mortal diseases" B. STRESS - ould you consider your life stressful? hat things in life cause you the most stress? If you6re feeling stress, how do you manage it? Etudy and school can be a very 5pressure-filled6 e#perience" hat advice would you give to students who are $ust starting at 7((? In general, has life become more or less stressful than in the past?

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A. MUSIC SINCE THE 1950+ - new styles, rock Nn roll, Hlvis Bresley, big bands, the *eatles, the +olling Etones, famous bands, 'ichael (ackson, 'adonna, the contemporary situation in pop music in our republic, famous musicians and singers" B. GREAT #RITERS/MUSICIANS - hich great writer4musician inspired you to follow your course of study here at 7((? !escribe their life and work, as well as their place in the artistic world they are a part of" hat has their influence been on you personally? hat elements of their style do you try to incorporate into your own? A. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT - petty theft, some kinds of severe crime, property crime" hat is your opinion of capital punishment4the death penalty? B. RELIGION - !escribe the religious history of the ./ech lands" hat role do religion and spirituality play in modern ./ech society? hat accounts for Hurope6s highest rate of atheism, and why is it in decline? In general, what does religious faith bring to the believer? A. EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION - reasons for migration" Broblems of the modern world" The +oma people - racism, nationalism 0economic and political1" Broblems of the modern world - ,frica 0famine, wars1, ,fghanistan, Iran, IraM B. ENGLISH - Epeak about the emergence of Hnglish as an international language 0in business, technology, daily life etc1" hat are the positive and negative effects of this situation for non-Hnglish speaking cultures? !o feel that a good level of Hnglish is necessary in the ./ech +epublic today? How do you think Hnglish will help you in your career? A. NE# YOR) VS. LONDON - the hot dog vs" fish and chips, location, language differences 0subway vs" tube - underground, sidewalk vs" pavement, pass vs" overtake etc"1, their importance, the most important sights, transport" hich of the two would you prefer living in? hy? B. PRAGUE - !escribe the history of Brague and e#plain its role as a centre of education and culture" hat are the most important events that have taken place in Brague and what influence have they had on the ./ech nation? hat is the role of Brague in today6s Hurope? A. INTERNET AND ITS ROLE IN OUR LIVES - your favourite browser and web pages" Broblems and dangers in global communication 3 hackers, pedophiles" 'obiles and other ways of modern communication - Ekype, Lacebook, Twitter" ,dvantages and disadvantages of social networks" B. TECHNOLOGY - !escribe some technological advances that have developed in your lifetime" How have they changed life as we know it? In general, have their contributions been positive or negative? The rate of technological change today is e#tremely fastwhat can one do to keep up? A. MUSIC AND COPYRIGHT" hat is a Bublic !omain, Gripping off,I GMuoting?I How do you feel about making copies or downloading music illegally? How do people use youtube"com, myspace music, etc" to share music? Is it possible to create anything totally new nowadays? B. CUISINE/DINING CULTURE - How would you describe ./ech cuisine 0and do you like it1? hat has influenced it? Is there a strong dining culture in the ./ech +epublic? How has it changed in recent years? In the era of fast food throw-away culture, is the traditional family meal becoming a thing of the past? !escribe the value of food and food culture for a society"

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