CZS95 Czech Heritage

Pan-university studies
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Stanislav Bárta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Václav Kaška, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Linda Krahula Doleží, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Mirjana Stanojević (lecturer)
RNDr. Ondřej Šerý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Terrabuio Čermáková (lecturer)
RNDr. Jakub Trojan, MSc, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Boucník
Contact Person: Mgr. Petr Boucník
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SOUHLAS
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This three-week interdisciplinary course introduces students to the Czech Republic through language, history, and cultural immersion. It is designed to help participants gain both academic and personal insight into the region. The main aims of the course are: To develop basic communication skills in Czech, enabling students to navigate everyday situations and engage more meaningfully with the local environment. To explore the historical and geopolitical foundations of the Czech lands, with a focus on key periods that have shaped the country's cultural and social landscape. To examine contemporary issues of identity, migration, and multilingualism, especially in relation to the Czech Republic’s changing demographics and cultural dynamics. To engage critically with Czech cultural heritage and historical memory, using archival sources, museum visits, and guided discussions to reflect on the construction of national identity. To foster intercultural awareness and independent learning, encouraging students to connect course content with personal reflection through travel, group work, and final presentations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will: Develop basic communication skills in Czech, enabling interaction in everyday contexts and a deeper connection with the local culture. Gain historical and cultural awareness of the Czech Republic, including key developments in its geography, politics, language, and identity. Enhance intercultural communication and collaboration through group activities, excursions, and interactions with local communities and institutions. Strengthen critical thinking skills by engaging with primary and secondary sources, reflecting on historical memory, and analyzing issues of migration and identity. Foster creativity and independent thinking through personal projects and final presentations that connect course content with students’ own academic or cultural backgrounds. Improve research and reflective skills via guided discussions, field observations, and independent exploration of regional topics. This course encourages students to think across disciplines, reflect on diverse perspectives, and apply their learning in creative and collaborative ways.
Syllabus
1) Czech History 2) Czech Society 3) Czech Cultural Heritage 4) Czech Language
Teaching methods
The course combines lectures, seminars, workshops, and field trips to create a dynamic and immersive learning environment. Lectures provide essential historical, cultural, and linguistic background, offering structured input on key topics. Seminars and workshops encourage interactive learning through group discussions, collaborative tasks, and practical activities designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills. Field trips and excursions serve as core components of experiential learning, allowing students to explore cultural and historical sites directly, engage with local communities, and reflect on their experiences in real-world contexts. The course places strong emphasis on autonomous learning and exploratory approaches, encouraging students to pursue their own questions, connect knowledge across disciplines, and take initiative in personal projects and presentations. This blended approach fosters deep engagement, supports skill development, and promotes independent and reflective learning.
Assessment methods
Category Max Points 1. Continuous tasks: assigned by all teachers 30 2. Participation and engagement: inclass activities 20 3. Writting assignments: Deník 10 4. Final presentation or project 30 5. Extra activities 10 TOTAL 100
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught in blocks.
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