PřF:ZX501 Global problems - Course Information

ZX501 Global problems of world-economy

Extent and Intensity

1/1. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Martina Holková (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Malířová (lecturer), RNDr. Petr Daněk, Ph.D. (deputy)

Guaranteed by

RNDr. Petr Daněk, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Petr Daněk, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science

Timetable

Mon 14:00–14:50 Z5,02004

• Timetable of Seminar Groups:

ZX501/01: Mon 15:00–15:50 Z5,02004, M. Holková, E. Malířová

Prerequisites (in Czech)

PROGRAM(N-GK) || Z0003 Bachelor Thesis 1 - geography || Z8150 Bachelor Thesis 1

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (programme PřF, B-AG)
• Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (programme PřF, B-AG, specialization Geoinformatics and Regional Development)
• Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (programme PřF, B-AG, specialization Geoinformatics and Sustainable Development)
• Applied Geography (programme PřF, N-GK)
• Physical Geography (programme PřF, N-GK)
• Geographical Cartography and Geoinformatics (programme PřF, B-GK)
• Geographical Cartography and Geoinformatics (programme PřF, N-GK)
• Geography (programme PřF, B-GK, specialization Physical Geography)
• Geography (programme PřF, B-GK, specialization Human Geography)
• Geoinformatics and Regional Development (programme PřF, B-AG)
• Geoinformatics and Sustainable Development (programme PřF, B-AG)
• Regional Geography and Regional Planning (programme PřF, N-GK)
• Social Geography and Regional Development (programme PřF, N-GK)
• Social Geography (programme PřF, N-GK)

Course objectives

The main aims of the course are to explore the interconnectedness of specific social, environmental and economic issues in the world. The students will get insight into the complexity of current global problems. They will also develop the skills for comparing various perspectives (including reflecting their own views). The methods of active learning and of the program RWCT (Reading and writing to critical thinking) are applied in the course. Specific aims: - to develop various ways of reflecting complex topics - to search different ways to changes/solutions both within and outside current frameworks/systems - to develep the skill of critical thinking and constructive discussion

Syllabus (in Czech)

• 1. Rozmanitost perspektiv 2. Ekonomické koncepty 3. Obchod s primárními produkty jako komplexní téma 4. Fair Trade (Host) 4. Společenská odpovědnost - vlády, lidé a firmy v kontextu living wage (Host) 5. Jiné ekonomie (Host) Vzdělání cesta rozvoje? (Host) 6. Pohledy na rozvoj (Host)

Teaching methods

lectures, class discussions, group projects, methods of active learning a critical thinking

Assessment methods (in Czech)

- vypracování drobných písemných úkolů na základě četby, reflexe hodin (příprava na seminář, termín odevzdání vždy do čtvrtka před seminářem)- celkem 7x
- závěrečná esej (6000 znaků)
Hodnocení je založeno na vypracování těchto úkolů a eseje, tj. jiná zkouška nebo kolokvium se nekoná.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Výuka nového předmětu je finančně podpořena z Evropského sociálního fondu a rozpočtu ČR v rámci projektu OP VK Geoinovace.

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