Course: Theories and concepts of rural geography

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Course title Theories and concepts of rural geography
Course code KGEO/0143
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce basic concepts and theories of rural geography. In the initial lectures development of rural geography and rural sociology is outlined, also various approaches to defining the rural are discussed. The course focuses significantly on theories and concepts which try to explain present restructuring of rural areas in the developed world including the Czech Republic.

Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Recommended literature
  • Majerová, Věra. Sociologie venkova a zemědělství. Vyd. 4 v Praze: Ceská zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Provozně ekonomická fakulta, 2008, 246s..
  • WOODS, Michael. Rural geography: processes, respones and experiences in rural restructuring. London: Sage Publications, 2005, 330 s..
  • Woods, Michael. Rural. London, 2011.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography (A14) Category: Geography courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching of geography for the 2nd level of Primary schools (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching of geography for Secondary schools (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography (A14) Category: Geography courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching of geography for Secondary schools (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography (A14) Category: Geography courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -