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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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The seminar deals with the phenomenon of representation / popularization of science in the entertainment industry, specifically in the television series (with an overlap into popular literature, etc.). Two elected representatives of different species will allow examination. Star Trek series will offer insight into the development of scientific theories (particularly physics) and how their presentations from mid-to late 20th century. Series Red Dwarf will reflect a wide range of scientific problems from physics to artificial intelligence.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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The seminar deals with the phenomenon of representation / popularization of science in the entertainment industry, specifically in the television series (with an overlap into popular literature, etc.). Two elected representatives of different species will allow examination. Star Trek series will offer insight into the development of scientific theories (particularly physics) and how their presentations from mid-to late 20th century. Series Red Dwarf will reflect a wide range of scientific problems from physics to artificial intelligence.
- 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
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Active participation in seminars, assigned reading texts and preparing for seminars, successful management of the verification of knowledge of topics discussed in the debate over the week before the colloquium seminar handed works (at least 5 standard pages previously consulted on the subject).
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Recommended literature
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Cavelos, J. The Science of Star Wars: An Astrophysicist's Independent Examination of Space Travel, Aliens, Planets, and Robots as Portrayed in the Star Wars Films and Books. St. Martin´s Press 1999.
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Cook, J., Wright, P. British Science Fiction Television: A Hitchhiker's Guide. I. B. Tauris 2005.
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Johnson-Smith, J. American Science Fiction TV. I. B. Tauris 2004.
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Monaco, J. (2008). Jak číst film. Albatros.
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Raham, G. Teaching Science Fact with Science Fiction. Teacher Ideas Press 2004.
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Sanders, S. The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film (The Philosophy of Popular Culture) University Press of Kentucky 2007.
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