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Course: Theory of Geography and Methodology of Teaching Geography

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Course title Theory of Geography and Methodology of Teaching Geography
Course code KGE/TRG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ježek Jiří, Doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Dokoupil Jaroslav, Doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the issue, main concepts. Basic methodological features of geography. Object and subject of geography. Geography in the classification of sciences. System of geographical sciences. Geographical organization in the hierarchical arrangement of reality. Basic geographical regularities. History of geography and geographical thinking. Geographical paradigms. Theoretical approaches in contemporary geography. Theoretical concepts of territorial / regional development.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Discussion, Students' portfolio, Seminar classes, Textual studies
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 44 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
N/A
Skills
N/A
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to gain knowledge about the development of geographical thinking, the main geographical paradigms and theories of territorial / regional development
Skills
to gain knowledge about the development of geographical thinking, the main geographical paradigms and theories of territorial / regional development
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Interactive lecture
Textual studies
Students' portfolio
Discussion
Self-study of literature
Skills
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Textual studies
Students' portfolio
Competences
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Textual studies
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Seminar work
Skills
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Oral exam
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Flowerdew, Robin; Martin, David. Methods in human geography : a guide for students doing research projects. Harlow : Longman, 1997. ISBN 0-582-28973-4.
  • Gardavský, Václav; Hampl, Martin. Základy teoretické geografie : Určeno pro posl. fak. přírodověd.. 1. [dotisk] 1. vyd. Praha : SPN, 1984.
  • Hampl, Martin. Realita, společnost a geografická organizace : hledání integrálního řádu. 1. vyd. [Praha] : DemoArt, 1998. ISBN 80-902154-7-5.
  • Hampl, Martin. Regionální vývoj: specifika české transformace, evropská integrace a obecná teorie. Praha : DemoArt, 2001. ISBN 80-902686-6-8.
  • Hendl, Jan. Kvalitativní výzkum : základní metody a aplikace. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-040-2.
  • Johnston, R. J. The dictionary of human geography. 4th ed. Malden : Blackwell Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-631-20561-6.
  • Novotná, Marie. Teoretická geografie. Plzeň : ZČU. Dostupné z: http://www.zcu.cz/pracoviste/vyd/online/TEOGEOTICKA_GEOGRAFIE.pdf, 2014. ISBN 978-80-261-0467-4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (15) Category: Informatics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (14) Category: Chemistry courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (13) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (15) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Economic and Regional Geography (2017) Category: Geography courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physics in Education (15) Category: Physics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (15) Category: Biology courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025