BSS103 Security Policy of the Czech Republic

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Mlejnková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Vendula Divišová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Ina Fujdiak (assistant)
Mgr. Tomáš Maďar (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 22. 2. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 1. 3. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 8. 3. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 15. 3. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 22. 3. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 29. 3. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 5. 4. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 19. 4. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 26. 4. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 3. 5. 9:45–11:15 Aula, 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 10. 5. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy, Wed 17. 5. 13:30–15:00 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is intended as a conceptualization of the security policy of the Czech Republic. It deals with individual dimensions, sectors and experts´ point of views in this field.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to identify various security-political sectors in the Czech Republic.contemporary. They should be able to understand and to explain structure, processes and outputs of the Czech security policy.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the study of the security policy of the CR; 2. Definition of security policy; 3. Traditions; 4. Conceptual a strategic documents 5. Basic legal framework; 6. Security system of the CR and its interconnection with international system; 7. Sectors of the Czech security policy. 8. - 13. Seminars with experts
Literature
    required literature
  • MAREŠ, Miroslav. Bezpečnostní politika (Security policy). In BALÍK, Stanislav, Ondřej CÍSAŘ and Petr FIALA. Veřejné politiky v České republice v letech 1989-2009. 1st ed. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2010, p. 30-72, 42 pp. Srovnávací politologie, 13. ISBN 978-80-7325-236-6. info
  • KŘÍŽ, Zdeněk. Obranná politika (Defence Policy). In BALÍK, Stanislav, Ondřej CÍSAŘ and Petr FIALA. Veřejné politiky v České republice v letech 1989-2009. 1st ed. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2010, p. 323-366. Srovnávací politologie, 13. ISBN 978-80-7325-236-6. info
  • TŮMA, Miroslav, Josef JANOŠEC and Josef PROCHÁZKA. Obranná politika Československé a České republiky (1989-2009). Praha: Ministerstvo obrany ČR - Prezentační a informační centrum MO, 2009, 231 s. ISBN 9788072785223. info
    not specified
  • Literatura je obsažena v instrukcích ve složce studijní materiály v IS.
  • KOŘAN, Michal. Struktura a proces zahraniční politiky. In Kořan, M. - Hrabálek, M. (eds.): Česká zahraniční politika: aktéři, struktura, proces. Brno: Mezinárodní politologický ústav, 2007, p. 11 - 22. ISBN 978-80-210-4459. info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of both lectures and seminars. There are explained basic thesis of the Czech security policy within lectures. There are expert statements presented during seminars. Students should to write reviews about expert statements.
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components (at least 36 points is necessary): 6 reviews, 12- written work, 6 - in term tests; 36 points - final test Grading: 56-60: A 51-55: B 46-50: C 41-45: D 36-40: E 35-0: F.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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