DE2A02 The Teaching of Regional History

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Miroslav Jireček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Marie Koldinská, Ph.D.
Department of History – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Kamil Štěpánek, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of History – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Mon 12:00–12:50 učebna 60
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
DE2A02/Kombi01: Fri 15. 12. 10:00–17:50 kancelář vyučujícího, M. Jireček
DE2A02/01: Mon 11:00–11:50 učebna 12, M. Jireček
DE2A02/02: Mon 10:00–10:50 učebna 12, M. Jireček
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
At the end of this course the student will be able to understand and explain issues of regional history, especially the history of municipalities and cities. Attention will be paid to theoretical issues of regional history and especially to the practical use of regional history in the teaching of history in primary schools. Special emphasis is therefore given to the didactic aspects of regional history. The issue of regional history will be further applied to Brno and its surroundings as a model region - based on the introduction of this model region (including intensive use of field teaching), students will gain the competence to prepare regional history lessons in their region. Attention will also be paid to those aspects of regional history in which it is possible to present the events of national history in the teaching of history at the 2nd level of primary school.
Learning outcomes
Student obtains basic konwledges about the theory of regional history and history of the town Brno and his environs (as a model region)
• Student can prepare the teaching of regional history in their region
• Student is well versed in basic literature and methods, related to regional history
• Student can prepare the expert text in sphere of regional history.
Student applies the acquired knowledge in the preparation of field teaching in his home region.
Syllabus
  • The essence and mission of regional history.
  • Concept and definition of the region.
  • History of towns and villages.
  • The importance of chronicles and other resources in regional work.
  • Historical topographies in the regions.
  • Possibilities and perspectives of historical homeland studies.
  • Regional history in history teaching.
  • History of Brno and its surroundings.
  • Use of field teaching in history teaching.
  • A historical walk through the city of Brno.
  • Use of museums and galleries in history teaching.
Literature
    required literature
  • BARTOŠ, Josef, Jindřich SCHULZ and Miloš TRAPL. Regionální dějiny : pojetí, poslání, metodika. Vyd. 1. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2004, 119 s. ISBN 8024408651. info
    recommended literature
  • JOHN, Anke: Lokal- und Regionalgeschichte. Methoden historischen Lernens. Schwalbach 2017.
  • STEVENS, Robert: Homespun. Teaching Local History in Grades 6-12. Georgia Southern University 2001.
  • Regionální dějiny v dějepisném vyučování na českých a slovenských školách : sborník z konference konané 23.-24. listopadu 2005. Ústí nad Labem: Filozofická fakulta UJEP, 2006, 134 s. ISBN 8070448431. info
  • PAPAJÍK, David. Dějiny měst, městeček a vesnic : (metodická příručka). Vyd. 1. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2005, 46 s. ISBN 8024410516. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation in the form of lectures, seminars and discussions.
Field teaching.
Students' independent work will lead them to develop their own competencies needed for the preparation of teaching in the selected region.
The overall concept of the course aims to use regional history in the teaching of history at primary school.
Assessment methods
oral examination, seminar work
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin.
Teacher's information
Course completion requirements:

1st participation in seminars - possible two unexcused absences

2. creation of a portfolio for one's own region (one's own municipality, city and surroundings) on the basis of a set structure and its presentation in seminar hours - length of presentation 15 minutes

Portfolio on the history of the student region (municipalities, cities and surroundings - structure):

region specification

brief history of the place

ethnic composition of the village in history

important monuments of the region

important personalities of the region

maps of the region - historical and contemporary - their comparison

Bibliography on the History of the Site - Books and articles that have been written about the site

photographs (contemporary and historical - their comparison)

chronicles of the village

archive to which the region belongs (funds and their description)

historical postcards of the village and its surroundings

legends about the village

education in the village in history

interview with a witness (oral history)

the nearest archeological site

emblem or banner of the village

museums and galleries in the village and its surroundings (their focus and exposition)

preparation of a historical walk through the region (basic points)

preparation of one activity for field teaching of the given region

The resources used must be listed in the portfolio. The predominant sources must be literature (books, magazines, sources). Internet resources can be used in a limited form, but they must be cited. Emphasis is placed on the correctness of citations.

3. Oral examinattion - discussion about the portfolio and the basics of regional history (according to the assignment in the study materials).

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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