FSS:MVZb2021 Information Literacy - Course Information

MVZb2021 Basics of Information Literacy

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Blanka Farkašová (lecturer)
Ing. Bc. Martina Nedomová, DiS. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Vlachová, DiS. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Kříž, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies

Prerequisites (in Czech)

! MVZ221 Information Literacy && !NOW( MVZ221 Information Literacy )

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• European Studies (programme FSS, B-EVS) (6)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-HE)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-HS)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-KS) (2)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-MS) (4)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-PL) (2)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-PS) (2)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-SO) (2)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-SP) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-HE) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-HS)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-KS) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-MS) (4)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-MV) (6)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-PL) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-PS) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-SO) (2)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-SP) (2)

Course objectives

The course introduces the basic features of the work with information. It focuses on the ability to choose appropriate information sources according to the field of study. Students learn practical information retrieval techniques and work with databases. The course also deals with the principles of correct citation and methodology of writing thesis. At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources in the field of their study.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources in the field of their study.

Syllabus

• 1)Introduction to the information resources
• 2)Information retrieval strategy, using operators
• 3)Basic types of electronic information resources
• 4)Information retrieval in databases
• 5)Writing thesis – methodology, work with the subject and key words
• 6)Citations – methodology, citation standards and styles

Teaching methods

The course is based on lectures and practical parts at the computers. Active participation of students in practical exercises is necessary.

Assessment methods

For completing the course writing a test, finishing a practical task and active participation in all lectures are required.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
Note related to how often the course is taught: 4x za semestr (z toho 1x samostudium).

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
  
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