Ze0158 Socioeconomic Geography of the Czech Republic

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Hana Svobodová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Hana Svobodová, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Kateřina Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Ze0158/01: Mon 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), H. Svobodová
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of socio-economic geography (in general) and knowledge of physical-geography of the Czech Republic is assumed. For the seminar it is necessary to know the basic methods of geographical research.
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
Aim of the subject is to gain an overview of the basic knowledge of geographical regions of the Czech Republic. At the end of this course the student will be able to understand the basic elements of socio-economic (SE) geography of the Czech Republic and explain links between them. Student will be also able to use appropriate data to analyze individual components, explain location factors of activities in the context of historical and contemporary events.
The course provides the opportunity to practice basic geographic knowledge about the distribution of socio-economic objects and phenomena in the Czech Republic.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to use relevant data to analyze the socio-economic situation in the region, explain location factors of past and current activities in the landscape, interpret the socio-economic phenomena in the countryside and use them for preparation of own lessons at the elementary school.
Syllabus
  • 1. Administrative division of the Czech Republic and settlement structure of the Czech Republic.
  • 2. Population of the Czech Republic.
  • 3. Agriculture of the Czech Republic.
  • 4. Localization factors of energy and industry of the Czech Republic.
  • 5. Industry of the Czech Republic.
  • 6. Transport in the Czech Republic.
  • 7. Trade in the Czech Republic.
  • 8. Tourism in the Czech Republic.
  • 9. Labor market of the Czech Republic.
  • 10. Regional policy of the Czech Republic.
  • Each topic includes basic theory and a case study.
  • Subject-related didactic part: Content analysis of textbooks in relation to the topic, preparation of model teaching of a selected topic from Geography of the Czech Republic.
  • Exercises:
  • Processing of own atlas of the model region, including learning tasks related to individual maps.
  • Characteristics of the region.
Literature
    required literature
  • Interaktivní osnova kurzu: https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2024/Ze0158/index-NnvKzc.qwarp?prejit=12945936
  • Data: Český statistický úřad, Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí, Český úřad zeměměrický a katastrální,...
    not specified
  • ŠVERMOVÁ, Pavla. Geografie České republiky. Vyd. 1. V Liberci: Technická univerzita v Liberci, 2010, 190 s. ISBN 9788073726331. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation by form of lecture. Discussions revealing students' knowledge leading to self-develop outline the discussed topic. Work with data, evaluation of problems.
A series of exercises (data collection, evaluation and processing of data, interpretation of the phenomena) that gradually lead to the analysis of individual areas of socio-economic geography of the Czech Republic. Field work.
Assessment methods
Active participation in seminars (up to 2 unexcused absences), give in exercises on time into IS (creating a portfolio). Commented entry of exercise takes place orally at a seminar. Written/oral part of the exam. The written exam usually consists of 12 open-ended questions rated by 12 points. For passing the colloquium it is needed to get min. 7 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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