| Course title | Historical Olomouc |
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| Course code | KHI/HO |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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Course introduction; requirements. How old is Olomouc? How to date a central European city. Olomouc in the early Middle Ages. Olomouc bishopric in the Middle Ages. The making of the city. Olomouc in the 13th century, new laws and organization of the urban space. Olomouc until the Thirty Years' War. Olomouc after the Thirty Years' War; making of the fortress. Olomouc as a fortress. Olomouc in the 19th century; the fast development of the city. Olomouc until the WW2. Olomouc in the time of socialism. Final thoughts; meeting the requirements.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course familiarises a student with the historical development of the city of Olomouc in the context of the history of central Europe. The Olomouc itself will serve as a model for the demonstration how the city changed during some important historical events and in the course of history in general. The course familiarises a student with the historical, economical, architectonical and urban development in general form early Middle Ages till the 20th century.
A student will be acquainted with the historical context of a development of the urban space. He will be able to recognize main architectonical styles found in Olomouc and historical period when they were built. A student will be also acquainted with the main process of the development of the urban center. |
| Prerequisites |
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The intermediate knowledge of the history of central Europe.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Essay, Student performance, Written exam
Active participation in the class (max. 2 unexcused absences). Meeting assigned preparations. Accepted essay and final test. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): History (2012) | Category: History courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |