Course: Cultural Project Management

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Course title Cultural Project Management
Course code KHI/QPM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kohoutová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Peřinová Markéta
Course content
The course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. 1) Within the theoretical part, students are acquainted with the basic principles of project management: a) what a project is, what are the basic principles of its functioning, what are the rules for good project management b) project preparation and realization in terms of its contents c) preparation and management of the project budget d) basics of human resources management e) benefitial project administration f) how to prepare and write a quality project application 2) The practical part enables students to apply the theoretical knowledge. Students sample project management in both individual and group projects: - Preparation of a project application for the group project. - Realization and evaluation of the group project. - Writing a project application for the individual project.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 35 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The main aim of the course is to develop specific soft skills of project management, team work, and inter- and transcultural communication, which is achieved through deepening students' knowledge and skills in the fields of European cultural policy and project management.
Student knows the basics of project management, can prepare small- and medium-sized projects and carry them out. Student knows the basics of managing the contents, budget as well as human resources of the project. Student is able to prepare a project application.
Prerequisites
The language of instruction is English. Students are supposed to have good knowledge of English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio

Student must attend lectures and seminars and fulfil given assignments: - Writing of project application for a group project which is prepared together by all attenders of the course. - Realization of the above-mentioned, model group project. - Writing a project application for an individual project.
Recommended literature
  • Applegarth, Mike and Poster, Keith. (2006). Projektový management. Praha.
  • Fox, Arlen Sue and Ellen Karsh. (2009). The Only Grant-Writing Book You?ll Ever Need: Top Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets. New York.
  • Orlich, Donald C. and Nancy R. Shrope. (2013). Developing a Winning Grant Proposal. Abingdon and New York.
  • Robbins, Veronica. (2010). 101 Tips for Aspiring Grant Writers. Woodland.
  • Smith, Nancy Burke and E. Gabriel Works. (2012). The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn to Write Grants Like a Professional. Naperville.
  • Svozilová, Alena. (2011). Projektový management. Systémový přístup k řízení projektů. Praha.


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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA26) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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