ZX501 Global problems of world-economy

Faculty of Science
Spring 2014
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
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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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2016.
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