Course: Cultural Geography of UK

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Course title Cultural Geography of UK
Course code KAA/BS3G
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
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)
  • Flajšarová Pavlína, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Dvořáková Šárka, Mgr.
Course content
Syllabus: 1. London in perspective. 2. Eastern Southern parts of the land as a crossroad of cultures. 3. The West of Myth. 4. The North - tracing the Industrial Revolution. 5. Memorable regional authors. 6. Scotland and the Isles. 7. Wales.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Semestral Work - 34 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is intended for students showing an interest in geographical aspects of British culture.
After finishing the course, student will have acquired an outline of the cultural geography of Britain.
Prerequisites
Relevant command of English and interest in British cultural geography.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Essay, Student performance, Seminar Work

Active participation and a presentation of adequate length are required. The examination takes the form of a test. - IMPORTANT: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES CONDUCTED BY INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS ? these will be indicated and advertised by the instructor in advance
Recommended literature
  • Grant A. (1995). Uniting the Kingdom. London.
  • McDowall, David. (2000). Britain in Close-up: An In-Depth Study of Contemporary Britain.. Harlow.
  • Oakland, John. (2002). British Civilization: An Introduction. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2020) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -