MVZb2021 Basics of Information Literacy

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blanka Farkašová (lecturer)
Ing. Bc. Martina Nedomová, DiS. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Vlachová, DiS. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Kříž, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 5. 3. 8:00–9:40 PC26, Thu 12. 3. 8:00–9:40 PC26, Thu 19. 3. 8:00–9:40 PC26
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! MVZ221 Information Literacy && !NOW( MVZ221 Information Literacy )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The course introduces the basic features of the work with information. It focuses on the ability to choose appropriate information sources according to the field of study. Students learn practical information retrieval techniques and work with databases. The course also deals with the principles of correct citation and methodology of writing thesis. At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources in the field of their study.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to work more effectively with information resources in the field of their study.
Key topics
  • 1)Introduction to the information resources
  • 2)Information retrieval strategy, using operators
  • 3)Basic types of electronic information resources
  • 4)Information retrieval in databases
  • 5)Writing thesis – methodology, work with the subject and key words
  • 6)Citations – methodology, citation standards and styles
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The course is based on lectures and practical parts at the computers. Active participation of students in practical exercises is necessary.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
For completing the course writing a test, finishing a practical task and active participation in all lectures are required.
Language of instruction
Czech
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Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025.
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