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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Basic theoretical approaches to civil society. 2. History of the idea of civil society I. 3. History of the idea of civil society II. 4. Uncivil society? theoretical dilemma. 5. Civil society: the public sphere. 6. Civil society: social movement, state and protest. 7. Civil society in the Czech Republic I. 8. Civil society in the Czech Republic II. 9. Civil society in Europe I. 10. Civil society in Europe II. 11. Critique of the concept of civil society. 12. Global civil society.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course is an introduction to the study of civil society. Emphasis will be placed on key aspects of civil society both in Western Europe and in post-communist countries, together with definitions that influence the more active involvement (political participation) of citizens in public life. The first part of the course will focus on basic theoretical approaches to civil society and political behaviour. The second part of the course introduces students to the methods of researching civil society and critical approaches.
The student is able to use professional terminology. The student distinguishes individual approaches used in the social sciences. The student is able to characterize the specifics of individual concepts of civil society. The student understands the role of civil society in a democratic state. The student is able to choose appropriate research techniques.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
To successfully complete the course, it is required to submit a seminar paper in the range of 8 to 10 standard pages and successful completion of a written test.
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Recommended literature
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Linek, L., Císař, O., Petrúšek, I., Vráblíková, K. Občanství a politická participace v České republice. Praha, 2018.
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Müller, K. B. Češi, občanská společnost a evropské výzvy. Praha, 2016.
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Skovajsa, M. (ed.). Občanský sektor. Praha, 2010.
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