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Lecturer(s)
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Zámečník Hadwiger Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction - conceptual definition 2. Paradigms of the Biology of 20. and 21. Century - Molecular Biology and neodarwin synthesis. 3.Paradigms of the Biology in 20. and 21 Century - Memetics and Evolution of Culture 4. Object named "human being"- at the intersection of natural and social sciences 5. Subject named "human being" 6. Mind and body - in religion, art and philosophy 7. Mind and body - in science and technology 8, Mind and body - a necessary unity 9. Transgression of humanity - Biotechnology (Biology - Culture - Technology - Culture) 10. Transgression of humanity - the future of the genus Homo 11th Transgression of humanity - the ethical implications 12th Conclusion - anthropology as post-discipline
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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The course is focused on the cultural (socio-cultural),and biological dimensions of mankind. The course is divided into four broad headings, which in turn with the whole spectrum of issues biocultural anthropology - from biological theories to the ethical implications of biotechnology.
- Ability of critical analysis of advanced academic literature in Czech and English - Demonstration their understanding of contemporary academic literature on the topics discussed in the class - acquitance with the contemporary themes in cultural/medial studies - awareness of existing knowledge of cultural diversity, approached from pluralistic perspective - ability to discuss on cultural, media and societal topics related to the Media studies
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
1. Attending class regularly, actively participating in classroom discussion and structured activities. 2. Reading the course textbook and supplemental material as directed. 3. Writing essay on the chosen topic.
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Recommended literature
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Bateson, G. Mysl a příroda: Nezbytná jednota. Praha 2006.
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Crews, D. Human Senescence: Evolutionary and Biocultural Perspectives. Cambridge University Press 2004.
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Dawkins, R. (1998). Sobecký gen.. Mladá fronta, Praha.
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Dennett, D. Druhy myslí. Praha 2004.
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Fauser, M. Kulturwissenschaft. Darmstadt 2004.
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Kauffman, S.A. Čtvrtý zákon. Praha, Paseka, 2004.
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Lewis-Williams, D. Mysl v jeskyni. Praha 2007.
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Petrů, M. Možnosti transgrese: je třeba vylepšovat člověka? Praha 2005.
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