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Lecturer(s)
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Topinka Daniel, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1 Introduction: Modern society. 2 The theory of modernization. 3 Defining the concept of globalization. 4 The theory of globalization, global society. 5 Conceptualizing globalization: A. Appadurai. 6 Conceptualizing globalization: Z. Bauman. 7 Conceptualizing globalization: A. Giddens. 8 Conceptualizing globalization: R. Robertson. 9 Conceptualizing globalization: R. Dahrendorf. 10 Conceptualizing globalization: S. Castles. 11 Conceptualizing globalization: S. P. Huntington. 12 Conceptualizing globalization: U. Beck.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 24 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 36 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the development of the theory of globalization and to clarify the term globalization. It requires no previous presentation of the concept of modern society and the approach of modernization theory. Followed by the definition of globalization, including other related concepts and processes and performances of the different concepts of globalization, as stated in their texts leading social scientists.
Competences in the scope of the course objective. Student will learn the theory of globalization. Will be able to define basic terms. Student will be able to discuss the basic concepts of globalization and critically reflect it.
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Prerequisites
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No prior requirements.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Active participation in seminars, assigned reading texts and preparing for seminars, successful management of the verification of knowledge of topics discussed in the debate over the week before the colloquium seminar handed works (at least 5 standard pages previously consulted on the subject).
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Recommended literature
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BAUMAN, Z. Globalizace. 1999. Praha: Mladá fronta.
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BAUMAN, Zygmunt. 2004. Individualizovaná společnost. Praha: Mladá fronta.
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BECK, Ulrich. 2007. Co je to globalizace? Omyly a odpovědi. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury.
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CASTLES, Stephen. 2000. Ethnicity and Globalisation: From Migrant Worker to Transnational Citizen. London: Sage.
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GIDDENS, Anthony. 1991. Modernity and Self-Identity. Cambridge: Polity Press.
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HABERMAS, Jürgen. 1992. Legitimation Crisis. Cambridge: Polity Press.
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PONGS, Armin. 2000. V jaké společnosti vlastně žijeme? Praha: ISV nakladatelství.
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ROBERTSON, Roland. 1992. Globalization. Social Theory ang Global Culture. London: Sage.
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