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Lecturer(s)
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Macková Lucie, M.A., Ph.D.
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Nováček Pavel, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Thematic areas: Urbanization (history, theory, trends) Social and economic aspects of urbanization Environmental aspects of urbanization The relationship between urban and rural space, the role of migration
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the phenomenon of urbanization, including its history and current and future trends (e.g. smart cities). Emphasis will be placed on the social, economic and environmental aspects of urbanization. Selected cities, mostly from developing regions, will be presented to illustrate these aspects. Furthermore, the course will address the relationship between urban and rural space and the role of migration.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Written exam
Final test, presentation, class activity
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Recommended literature
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Comfort, P., & Abrahamson, E. (2010). Sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell.
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Knox, P., Pinch, S. (2000). Urban social geography: an introduction. Prentice Hall.
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Paddison, R. ed. (2000). Handbook of urban studies. Sage.
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