Ze0169 Regional Geography of Europe

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Korvasová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jozef Lopuch (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Kateřina Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Mon 9:00–9:50 učebna 10
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
Ze0169/01: Mon 10:00–10:50 učebna 10, V. Korvasová, H. Pokorná
Prerequisites
The course builds on the courses taken during the Bachelor's degree.
Students are expected to have a basic understanding of physical and human geography and be familiar with the fundamentals of pedagogy.
The course includes preparation of learners for teacher certification. To be successful, students must demonstrate the ability to incorporate the use of geographic information and resources, elements of outdoor education, and interactive teaching applications into the teaching of regional geography.
Students are expected to provide their own materials (office supplies, necessary software, atlas, etc.).
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
The aim of the course is to introduce to students in an active way:
a) opportunities for teaching regional geography,
b) topics that can be considered relevant for teaching geography at primary and secondary schools,
(c) effective teaching strategies that can be used in teaching regional geography in primary and secondary schools.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Describe and discuss new approaches in teaching regional geography.
Use examples to illustrate how planning, implementing and reflecting on the teaching of regional geography in secondary school can be approached.
Use selected topics in the regional geography of Europe, describe and justify the objectives, structure, teaching activities and their assessment.
Locate, collect, organise and evaluate geographical information and data sources.
Present and defend a coursework (according to a given structure).
Collaborate, communicate and present in a team.
Syllabus
  • 1. Europe - definition and regionalisation
  • 2. Europe - natural, social and economic conditions 1
  • 3. Europe - natural, social and economic conditions 2
  • 4. Europe - polar regions
  • 5. Northern Europe
  • 6. Central Europe
  • 7. Southeastern Europe
  • 8. Southern Europe
  • 9. Western Europe
  • 10. Eastern Europe
  • 11. Europe - summary, revision
Literature
    required literature
  • ANDĚL, Jiří, Ivan BIČÍK and Jan D. BLÁHA. Makroregiony světa : nová regionální geografie. Vydání první. Praha: Karolinum, 2019, 326 stran. ISBN 9788024642734. info
    recommended literature
  • KRÁL, Václav. Fyzická geografie Evropy. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1999, 348 s. ISBN 8020006842. info
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Developing a group presentation on the assigned region, submitting it on time and defending it in the seminar discussion.
Developing an essay on an approach to teaching regional geography.
Developing an individual 1hour lesson plan on the assigned topic.
Assessment methods
Three parts of the course must be completed to successfully complete the course:
- Group presentation and individual lesson plan (40% of the grade);
- Written test: application of acquired knowledge (40% of the assessment)
- Local knowledge and orientation (including contour map) (20 % of the assessment)

In total it is neccessary to get more than 50 % of points.
The locational knowledge the questions will be based on selected chapters of the publication Anděl, H., Bičík, I. Bláha, J. D. (2019). Macroregions of the World/New Regional Geography. Karolinum.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the content of the publication is expected, as subject knowledge is a necessary condition (and not necessarily sufficient) for successful mastery of geography education.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Furthermore, it is necessary to successfully complete fieldwork course abroad.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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