Czech history and culture
Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
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U88E0103 | KZ | 3 | 0P+2C | English |
- Course guarantor:
- Lecturer:
- Tutor:
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Public Administration and Regional Studies
- Synopsis:
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The course „Czech History and Culture“ focuses on the Czech culture, values and dimensions in line with the main intercultural concepts. It points out the most interesting periods of the Czech history related especially to the city of Prague and other important places of interest in the Czech Republic. Students will learn more about Czech traditions, habits and etiquette. Exploring the Prague city centre and other recommended places will help them to get better oriented and enjoy themselves.
The course consists of in-class sessions and out-of class enquiries including trips aimed at Czech culture heritage (Prague city centre and other famous sights) as well as Czech lifestyle. During their stay students will prepare „Digital Story“ consisting of videos and photos accompanied by a short writing. In the third week of the course they will present their outcomes and debrief.
- Requirements:
- Syllabus of lectures:
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-Across culture - What is culture. The Iceberg Concept.
-How do I see myself? - my cultural values
-Discovering the CR in a nutshell - quiz session
-Global/local artefacts
-International team work - video
-Evaluation, report, feedback
- Syllabus of tutorials:
- Study Objective:
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-understand and explain basic values concerning Czech culture
-describe personal cultural values and attitudes in relation to Czech culture and history
-understand (briefly) Czech history
-realize the significance of global and local artefacts
- Study materials:
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Intercultural Business Communication, Gibson, R. 2012
In Search of Intercultural Understanding, Schmidt, P, 2007
When cultures collide, Lewis R, 2005
On-line course materials
- Note:
- Further information:
- No time-table has been prepared for this course
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- MIAS Summer School 2017 (compulsory course)
- MIAS Summer School 2018 (compulsory course)