Course: Sustainable Approach to Rural Development 2

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Course title Sustainable Approach to Rural Development 2
Course code KAE/UPV2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vorobljevová Veronika, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Key findings from the course - Sustainable Approach to Rural Development I 2. Facilities in rural municipalities 3. Rural development programmes in the Czech Republic 4. Funding of rural development 5. Problems and opportunities in rural areas 6. Labour market (employment) and job opportunities in rural areas 7. Entrepreneurship in rural areas and the importance of subsidies 8. The role of innovation in rural areas 9. Sustainable rural development using smart solutions 10. Ecological agriculture 11. Precision agriculture 12. Case studies of successful projects (energy self-sufficient municipalities) 13. Summary and preparation for the written exam

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course follows on from the winter semester course and develops knowledge of sustainable rural development. It focuses on funding, strategic documents, and rural development programmes. Students will become familiar with business opportunities in rural areas and case studies of energy self-sufficient municipalities. The course explains the following concepts: smart solutions for sustainable rural development, rural development programmes, ecological and precision agriculture.
Upon completion of the course, the student will: understand the principles of sustainable rural development and its funding, be familiar with rural development programmes and smart solutions, gain knowledge of ecological and precision agriculture.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Student performance, Final project

Credit is awarded to learners by completing participation in a group presentation during the seminar. The specific requirements and topics for the presentation will be specified to the students in the introductory class of the course. Presentations will be given in seminars. Responsibility for completing the presentation is team-based. A written summary of five standard pages (1 ns is 1,800 characters including spaces) is required for the presentation. As part of the written summary, students will act as peer reviewers. During the semester, assignments will be assigned to students through Moodle. Should an external expert be invited to the class, attendance will be mandatory and will constitute one of the requirements for obtaining credit. Active participation in seminar discussions. Up-to-date materials are available on Moodle from the beginning of the winter term, including all the information needed for credit. The course concludes with a written examination. Details about the written exam will be provided throughout the semester. If the number of enrolled students is low, the format of the examination will be specified later. Attendance is not required for the course, but it is recommended. Mandatory attendance is required on the date of the student's presentation and in the case of an external expert's participation in the class.
Recommended literature
  • Cloke, P. J., Mardsden, T., &Mooney, P. h. (2006). Handbook of rural studies. Sage Publications..
  • Jeřábek, M., Dokoupil, J., Fiedor, D., Krejčová, N., Šimáček, P., Wokoun, R., & Zich, F. (2021). Nové vymezení periferií Česka. Geografie, 126(4), 419?443..
  • Ježek, J. (2020). Adaptační strategie rozvoje venkova. Příklady dobré praxe. Západočeská univerzita v Plzni.
  • Klufová, R. (2015). Demografický vývoj a typologie českého venkova v kontextu prostorových souvislostí. Wolters Kluwer.
  • Majerová, V., & Herová, I. (2009). Český venkov 2008: proměny venkova. Česká zemědělská univerzita, Provozně ekonomická fakulta..
  • Musil, J., & Müller, J. (2008). Vnitřní periferie v České republice jako mechanismus sociální exkluze. Sociologický časopis. 44(2), 321-348. DOI: 10.13060/00380288.2008.44.2.05.
  • Pělucha, M., & kol. (2012). Venkov na prahu 21. století. Praha: Alfa Nakladatelství, s.r.o..
  • Svobodová, H., & Věžník, A. (2014). Úvod do geografie venkova. Katedra geografie, Pedagogická fakulta Masarykovy univerzity..
  • Vidovićová, L., Kafková, M. P., Hubatková, B., & Batista, L. (2018). Stárnutí na venkově ? podoby aktivního stárnutí a kvalita života v rurálních oblastech. Czech Sociological Review 2023, 59(1): 101-106.
  • Ženka, J., & Pavlík, A. (2021). Podíl zaměstnanosti ve zpracovatelském průmyslu ve venkovských oblastech na úrovni SO ORP v roce 2017 In: Atlas rozvoje venkova. Dostupné z: https://atlasvenkova.osu.cz/mapove-vystupy/.


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): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -