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Lecturer(s)
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Gabriel František, Doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Starková Lenka, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Thematic areas: 1. Hill forts and castles from the 6th to 12th century in Europe. 2. The issue of castle towers in the High Middle Ages. 3. Living units of Czech castles and their manifestations in material culture. 4. Rock castles and issues connected to them. 5. Types of castle layout and connected issues.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Individual project (40)
- 44 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 60 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
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| Students have a grasp of archaeological theory and methodology (MA level). |
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| Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently. Students are capable of formally presenting their research and leading scientific discussions. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Students are acquainted with the role of fortified settlements in early- and high-medieval settlement structures. They are well-versed in the individual elements of castle structures and have an overview of the forms and development of fortified sites in a wider context. |
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| Students are capable of interpreting the individual parts of fortified sites and reconstructing the role of fortified settlements in terms of various settlement structures. |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Field trip |
| Individual study |
| assessment methods |
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| Combined exam |
| Project |
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Recommended literature
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Dulla, M. et al. Kapitoly z historie bydlení. Praha: ČVUT, 2014. ISBN 978-80-01-05433-8.
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Durdík, Tomáš. Ilustrovaná encyklopedie českých hradů. Praha : Libri, 1999. ISBN 80-85983-62-1.
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Gabriel, F. Teoretické aspekty hradních staveb. Ústí nad Labem: UJEP, 2006. ISBN 80-7044-840-7.
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Radová, M., Škabrada, J. Románské stavitelství. Praha, 1992.
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Škabrada, Jiří. Konstrukce historických staveb. Praha : Argo, 2003. ISBN 80-7203-548-7.
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