Course: Geography of the Czech Republic

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Course title Geography of the Czech Republic
Course code KGG/QCZR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šimáčková Pavla, Mgr. M.Sc.
  • Šimáček Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bárta Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The content of the course: Geographical-political position of the Czech Republic; historical-geographical development of Czech lands; basic physical-geographical characteristics; basic human-geographical characteristics. The course includes also a one-day field trip to a touristically attractive locality.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to provide students with the basic knowledge of the physical and human geography of the Czech Republic.
Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to identify main geographical phenomena and spatial organization of the Czech Republic.
Prerequisites
Elementary knowledge in Physical Geography and Human Geography.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Didactic Test, Seminar Work

Requirements: active participation in lessons, knowledge from lessons and recommended literature, a presentation on the chosen Czech region. The subject is completed by a written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Toušek, V. et al. (2005). Czech Republic - Portraits of Regions. Praha: Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj.


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