Course objectives:
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Course is thought in English only. The main aim of the course is to provide in English language basic introduction into a variety of contemporary terminology, methodology, theory and research in biological anthropology.
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Requirements on student
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Participation at seminars and written essay. Student should have knowledge of English on C1 level.
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Content
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1. Introduction into biological anthropology 2. Position of anthropology in the system of modern human sciences 3. Introduction into methodology and theory of contemporary anthropology 4. Case studies and anthropological research
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Bláha, Pavel,; Susanne, Charles,; Rebato, Esther. Essentials of biological anthropology : (selected chapters). 1st ed. Prague : Karolinum, 2007. ISBN 978-80-246-1338-3.
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Basic:
Stinson Sara, Bogin Barry, Huss-Ashmore Rebeca, O´Rourke Dennis. Human biology : an evolutionary and biocultural perspective. New York [etc.] : Wiley-Liss, 2000. ISBN 0-471-13746-4.
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Extending:
Nelson, H. et Jurmain, R. Itroduction to Physical Anthropology. 1988.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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40
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Graduate study programme term essay (40-50)
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50
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Practical training (number of hours)
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15
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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15
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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60
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Contact hours
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78
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Total
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258
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
komunikovat na odborné úrovni v cizím jazyce |
užívat anglický jazyk na úrovni C1 |
porozumět vědecky strukturované přednášce |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
číst a porozumět cizojazyčné odborné literatuře |
orientovat se v odborné literatuře |
porozumět a interpretovat odborný text a identifikovat jeho hlavní teze |
používat elektronické informační zdroje |
aktivně používat zahraniční databáze odborných časopisů |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
podat a charakterizovat přehled různých soudobých metod, terminologie, teorie a výzkumu v biologické antropologii |
ovládat základy biologie a funkční anatomie těla |
popsat fungování lidského těla skrze funkce a propojení jednotlivých tělních systémů |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
kriticky reflektovat a hodnotit odbornou literaturu z oblasti paleoantropologie |
rozlišit v různé míře podrobnosti jednotlivých orgánových systémů a jejich činnosti |
rozpoznat relevantní současnou literaturu |
analyzovat a kriticky hodnotit postavení biologické antropologie v rámci věd o člověku |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Test |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Seminar work |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Test |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Seminar work |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Textual studies |
Self-study of literature |
Individual study |
One-to-One tutorial |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
One-to-One tutorial |
Textual studies |
Self-study of literature |
Individual study |
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