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Lecturer(s)
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Miřijovský Jakub, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Pászto Vít, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Hamuľák Ondrej, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Jurek Martin, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Fňukal Miloš, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Pánek Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Opršal Zdeněk, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to the EU and GeoSciences (Department of Geography) - EU (history, institutions, principles, current state, future outlook) - GeoSciences (history, classification, modern trends) - EU and regional geography (role of EU in regional geopolitics) - EU policies on climate change (general overview European environmental policy) 2. Impact of EU policies on GeoSciences (Department of Geoinformatics) - European Union and GIScience - INSPIRE directive (principles, themes, implementation rules, web-services and geoportal) - EU institutions and agencies relating to GeoSciences - EU (geo)data resources and services - Remote sensing, GNSS and its services within the EU context 3. EU, development aid and active citizenship (Department of Development and Environmental Studies) - Development Policies and Development Cooperation of the EU - European perspective on GeoParticipation - Active citizenship and geospatial tools
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the subject is to adopt knowledge and skills resulting from the linkage between European Union policies (e.g. Regional Policy, INSPIRE directive, the role of The Joint Research Centre, Urban/Rural policies, Environment policies) and GeoSciences (geography, geoinformatics, and development studies) with emphasis on the impact of the policies to GeoSciences. The whole subject is organised into three thematic blocks, for which the different departments are responsible. The seminars of the course will complement the lectures in a way that students will practically use and apply newly gained knowledge. The seminars will be tied with the topic of lectures. The emphasis will be put on 1) open-discussions about the specific aspect of the lecture topic, 2) the hands-on training in case of working with (geo)data, 3) practical involvement on the GeoParticipation activities (participatory and emotional mapping), and 4) mini-project assignment with a poster as the main output for presentation. Additionally, one-day round table debate with EU expert is scheduled at the end of the semester, and excursion to the GSA centre in Prague will be organised.
Students gain deeper insight into the EU policies that concerns geoinformatics, geography, and development studies. Students also acquire new practical skills on working with EU data and information sources. Moreover, learning activities encourages students to openely discuss relevant and actual topics as regards EU.
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Prerequisites
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Adequate English language skills and students motivation are prerequisites for participation in this subject.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Dialog
- Working on thematic project and its defence - Presentation of the thematic project (poster) - Oral/written exam
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Recommended literature
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Hamuľák, O. (2016). National sovereignty in the European Union: View from the Czech perspective. Springer.
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Lehnert, M., Fiedor, D., Frajer, J., Hercik, J., & Jurek, M. (2020). Czech students and mitigation of global warming: beliefs and willingness to take action. Environmental Education Research, 26(6), 864-889.
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Opršal, Z., & Harmáček, J. (2019). Is Foreign Aid Responsive to Environmental Needs and Performance of Developing Countries? Case Study of the Czech Republic. Sustainability, 11(2), 401.
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Pánek, J. (2016). From mental maps to GeoParticipation. The Cartographic Journal, 53(4), 300-307.
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Pászto, V., Redecker, A., Macků, K., Jürgens, C., & Moos, N. (2020). Data Sources. In Spationomy (pp. 3-38). Springer, Cham.
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Pour, T., Miřijovský, J., & Purket, T. (2019). Airborne thermal remote sensing: The case of the city of Olomouc, Czech Republic. European Journal of Remote Sensing, 52(sup1), 209-218.
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