Course: Asia - Cradle of Civilization

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Course title Asia - Cradle of Civilization
Course code ASH/XAK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kučera Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- politics of Orient - agriculture, trade, economy - wars and diplomacy - religion and architecture - law and education - myths and literature - archeology - legacy to today´s world

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on different areas of the present Asia in the ancient period.
Student gets the ability to orient himself in historical situation of Oriental civilizations.
Prerequisites
Interest in the field. Open to all students of Philosophical Faculty.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

- participation - presentation
Recommended literature
  • Bottéro, J.:. Nejstarší náboženství: Mezopotámie. Praha 2005.
  • Burian, J. - Oliva, P.:. Civilizace starověkého Středomoří. Praha 1984..
  • Klíma, J.:. Lidé Mezopotámie, Praha 1976.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester