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Course: Introduction to Philosophy 1

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Course title Introduction to Philosophy 1
Course code KFI/US1FB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jiráková Karolína, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Špiclová Zdeňka, Mgr. et. Mgr. et. Bc. Ph.D.
Course content
Stylistic and formal aspects of professional text; Specifics of philosophical texts; work with sources: printed, internet; bibliographic research; discussion and polemic in an scientific practise; technique of writing scholarly works: work title, choice of topic; creation of conception; structure and composition of work; arrangement of written text; principles and norms of working with professional literature: quotation, paraphrase, plagiarism.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 60 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 40 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 46 hours per semester
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Students' portfolio
Individual study
Skills
Seminar classes
Skills demonstration
Individual study
Competences
Lecture
Individual study
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Combined exam
Skills
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Competences
Combined exam
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Čmejrková, Světla; Daneš, František; Světlá, Jindra. Jak napsat odborný text. Praha : Leda, 1999. ISBN 80-85927-69-1.
  • Kuldová, Olga. Normalizovaná úprava písemností psaných strojem, nebo zpracovaných textovým editorem : komentovaná norma s ukázkami. 1. vyd. Praha : Fortuna, 1999. ISBN 80-7168-656-5.
  • Meško, Dušan; Katuščák, Dušan; Findra, Ján. Akademická příručka. Martin : Osveta, 2006. ISBN 80-8063-219-7.
  • Sgall, Petr; Panevová, Jarmila. Jak psát a jak nepsat česky. Vyd. 1. Praha : Karolinum, 2004. ISBN 80-246-0871-5.
  • Šanderová, Jadwiga; Miltová, Alena. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách : několik zásad pro začátečníky. Vyd. 1. Praha : SLON, 2005. ISBN 80-86429-40-7.
  • Šesták, Zdeněk. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě. Praha : Academia, 1999. ISBN 80-200-0755-5.
  • Šimek, D.; Kubátová, H. Od abstraktu do závěrečné práce: jak psát (a možná i napsat) závěrečnou práci ve společenskovědních oborech. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého, Filozofická fakulta, 2002. ISBN 80-244-0435-4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Philosophy (18-5) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 08.11.2024 23:52. Data created for academic year 2024/2025