|
Lecturer(s)
|
-
Jeništa Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
-
Čadajeva Olga, Ph.D.
-
Merzová Radana, Mgr. Ph.D.
|
|
Course content
|
1. Ukraine and its neighbors. Ukraine's borders. Major Ukrainian cities. National emblems and symbols. 2. Geography of Ukraine: natural regions, climate, mountains and fertile areas, the sea. The 7 Wonders of Ukraine. Crimea. 3. Population of Ukraine. Demographic situation. 4. The Economy of Ukraine. Mineral Resources, Agriculture, and Industry. 5. Russia on the World Map. The Borders of the Russian Federation. Russia's Largest Cities. National Emblems and Symbols. 6. Physical Geography of Russia: Natural Zones, Climate, Water Bodies, Mountains, and Plains. 7. The Population of Russia. Demographic Situation in Russia. Ethnic Diversity in Russia. 8. The Economy of Russia. Mineral Resources, Industry, Labor Market. 9. Basic Geographic Information about Poland. Polish Waterways and Mountain Ranges. National Parks. 10. National symbols of Poland. The Polish political system and state organization. Neighbors, borders, administrative divisions of Poland, Poland in the EU. 11. Polish cities and the most significant cultural and tourist sites. 12. Basic information about the Polish economy. Industry, agriculture, transportation.
|
|
Learning activities and teaching methods
|
|
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Group work
|
|
Learning outcomes
|
Students gain an understanding of the realia of contemporary Poland, Russia and Ukraine; they acquire geographical knowledge, learn about basic traditions and customs, and become familiar with the monuments of both spiritual and material culture. Emphasis is also placed on providing up-to-date information about the economy of the region in the context of international trade and commercial exchange with the Czech Republic.
Students will acquire the competencies specified in the course syllabus.
|
|
Prerequisites
|
A standard knowledge of social sciences and geography at the high school level.
|
|
Assessment methods and criteria
|
Written exam
- Mandatory attendance at 80% of classes and active participation in class; - Up to three written or oral presentations per semester on a topic (of the student's choice) that complements the lecture topics - presentations may be delivered in a foreign language or in Czech and should be no longer than 15 minutes or 4 pages; - Independent study of recommended (core) sources and, if interested, supplementary materials; - Systematic preparation for the written exam and successful completion of the exam.
|
|
Recommended literature
|
-
CUDAK, R., TAMBOR, J. (ed.). (2023). Kultura polska 1. Silva rerum. Katowice.
-
FOZIKOŠ, A., REITEROVÁ, T. (1998). Reálie rusky mluvících zemí: osnovnyje fakty iz istorii i dejstviteľnosti Rossii i Belarusi.. Plzeň.
-
JANNASZ, M., POPIOŁEK R. (ed.). (2017). Polska. Encyklopedia wizualna. Warszawa.
-
MALINEVSKÁ, N. (2003). Ukrajinské reálie. Olomouc.
-
MERZOVÁ, R., CHOLODOVÁ, U. (2014). Ukrajinské reálie 2. Olomouc.
-
PUČKOV, A. a kol. Poklady Ukrajiny. Historické dědictví. Praha. 2023.
-
SKOKAN, L. (2010). Reálie Ruska. Praha.
-
VJATROVYČ, V. (2020). Ukrajinské 20. století. Utajované dějiny. Praha.
|