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Lecturer(s)
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Šerý Miloslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course focuses on the geographical analysis of armed conflicts, examining their origins and current state, encompassing both global and regional perspectives. It identifies key problem areas and characteristics, and explores conflict resolution strategies. During the seminars, students write essays and present findings focused on specific conflict regions, addressing the characteristics of the conflicting parties, the stances of the international community, existing resolution strategies, obstacles to resolution, the geographical context, the evolution of the conflict, and relevant data sources.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 30 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 14 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 70 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to familiarise students with contemporary armed conflicts worldwide, and to introduce them to the fundamental methods of analysing the emergence and evolution of these conflicts.
The students will understand the causes, dynamics, and consequences of contemporary armed conflicts worldwide within a broader geopolitical context. They will acquire key analytical methods, enabling them to independently examine and interpret the emergence and evolution of these flashpoints. Furthermore, they will gain the competencies to critically evaluate available sources and formulate relevant academic conclusions regarding current international security.
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Prerequisites
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Students are expected to possess a fundamental familiarity with political geography, international relations, and modern global history. Additionally, the ability to comprehend academic literature and a general awareness of current geopolitical affairs are essential.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Seminar Work
Completion of a series of written seminar papers focusing on the analysis of specific aspects of a selected armed conflict. Presentation of particular aspects of the selected armed conflict.
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Recommended literature
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Demmers, J. Theories of violent conflict: An introduction (2nd ed.). 2017.
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Flint, C. Introduction to geopolitics (4th ed.). 2021.
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Ramsbotham, O. et al. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. 5th Edition. 2024.
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Wallensteen, P. Understanding conflict resolution: War, peace and the global system (5th ed.). 2018.
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