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Lecturer(s)
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Halás Marián, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Klapka Pavel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Daniel Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Main topics: theory of the relationship between society and space; behavioral foundations of social organization; time and the role of time; geography of time; distance and the role of distance; theory of organization of space; methods of spatial analysis; spatial and social anchors (geographical organization of residence, work and education, leisure); mobility and migration.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Attendace
- 52 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 48 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 48 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 32 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course introduces students to basic theories of the organisation of space and society and to real spatial and developmental tendencies and patterns of basic human activities.
Understanding the interrelationship between space and society, skills in using basic and advanced methods of spatial analysis of geographic data.
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Prerequisites
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Advanced level of GIS work, basic orientation in geographical concepts and terminology, ability to understand professional literature, and knowledge of principles of academic ethics are expected. Experience with scientific methodology is an advantage, but not necessary for successful completion of the course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Seminar Work
Requirements for course credit: active participation in exercises, completion of assigned tasks. Exam requirements: knowledge within the scope of lectures and assigned literature.
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Recommended literature
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Capello, R., Nijkamp, P. eds. (2019). Handbook of regional growth and development theories: revised and extended second edition. Edward Elgar Publishing. .
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Ellegard, K. (2019). Thinking time geography: Concepts, methods and applications. Routledge. .
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Fischer, M. M., Nijkamp, P. eds. (2014). Handbook of regional science. Heidelberg: Springer. .
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Fotheringham, S., C. Brunsdon, Charlton, M. (2000). Quantitative Geography: Perspectives on Spatial Data Analysis. Sage. .
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Fotheringham, S., Rogerson, P. eds. (2005). Spatial Analysis and GIS. London: Taylor and Francis. .
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Golledge, R.G., Stimson, R. J. (1997). Spatial behavior: A geographical perspective. The Guilford Press. .
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Hampl, M. (2005). Geografická organizace společnosti v České republice: transformační procesy a jejich obecný kontext. Praha: Demoart. .
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Hensher, D. A., Button, K. J., Haynes, K. E., Stopher, P. R. eds. (2004). Handbook of transport geography and spatial systems. Emerald Group Publishing Limited. .
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Sheppard, E. (2008). A companion to economic geography. John Wiley & Sons. .
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Stimson, R., Haynes, E. K. (2012). Studies in Applied Geography And Spatial Analysis. Edward Elgar Publishing. .
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