Ze0055 Regional Geography of the Czech Republic

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Hana Svobodová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
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
Mon 10:15–11:00 učebna 4
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of socio-economic geography (in general) and knowledge of physical-geography of the Czech Republic is assumed.
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.
Syllabus
  • - Basic geographical characteristics of the Czech Republic. Administrative division of the CR. Residential structure.
  • - Population of the CR - the dynamic and structural characteristics of the population.
  • - Labour market of the CR.
  • - Regional-geographical aspects of the primary sector - agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
  • - Specifics of the economic development of the CR. Basic aspects of industry.
  • - Geographic aspects of tourism in the country.
  • - Transport geography of the CR in general and sectoral report.
  • - Geography of services and trade as a separate discipline.
  • - Regional policy and regional development in the CR.
  • - Socio-economic specifics of the Regions.
  • - Geographic assessment of the economic sphere CR in the context of global economy.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • TOUŠEK, Václav, Irena SMOLOVÁ, Miloš FŇUKAL, Martin JUREK and Pavel KLAPKA. Česká republika: portréty krajů (Czech Republic - Portraits of Regions). Praha: Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj ČR, 2005, 136 pp. ISBN 8023963058. info
    not specified
  • Český statistický úřad (webové stránky)
  • Portál zaměstnanosti MPSV (webové stránky)
  • 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.
Assessment methods
It is necessary to fulfill the Ze0056 Seminar in Regional Geography of the Czech Republic on 2 before exam. Written/oral part of the exam. The written exam 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 Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2013, recent)
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