témata

Témata is the plural of téma and refers to topics or subjects that are addressed, studied, or discussed. The term is used across disciplines to designate the subject matter of a work, discussion, course, program, or project. It can refer to specific subjects (for example, a seminar téma) as well as broader fields of inquiry (a research téma).

In literature and the arts, téma denotes the central subject or issue explored by a work. It is common to distinguish téma from motifs, which are recurring elements, or from problematika, the set of questions or problems the work raises. In this sense, téma shapes interpretation and scholarly analysis.

In education and research, téma denotes proposed areas of study. Phrases such as téma semináře, téma bakalářské práce, or výzkumné téma indicate the focus of study or investigation. In research proposals and grant applications, the téma defines the scope and aims of the project.

In journalism and media, téma denotes topics covered in an issue or program. It is also used to describe subjects of public discussion or interest, such as sociální témata or investigativní témata. The term can function as a label in indexing, tagging, or organizing content by subject matter.

Etymology traces téma to Greek thema, meaning “subject” or “matter,” and its Czech usage has been influenced by Latin and other European languages. Nuances differ from related terms such as námět (inspiration or subject matter for a work) and motif (recurrent element).