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The course Introduction to Area studies will focus on key concepts and key texts relevant for area studies as a specific academic discipline. Basic interdisciplinary methodological approaches and discussions will be covered as well. Examples of practical research questions related to specific aspects of area studies will be provided throughout the course. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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The goal of the course is for the students to comprehend basic approaches in Area Studies as an interdisciplinary academic discipline, including relevant theories and methodologies. Political implications of area studies research will be covered as well. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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According to the Dean's provision, the teacher evaluates the student's performance in the percentages assigned to grades A to F (https://fsv.cuni.cz/opatreni-dekanky-c-20/2019):
Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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The literature is provided for each class in the syllabus. Also check files in the SIS for additional readings. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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The course is offered as a presence-only, as in-class discussion of the key texts and problems is essential for the desired educational outcomes. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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Grading Active participation is a necessary component for successfully completing the class. (10% of final grade) Each student shall have one 15 minute presentation on a topic related to area studies (20% of final grade) Topic must be approved by the instructor. Each student shall write a paper based on the presentation (30% of final grade, minimum 14 400 characters including spaces) Final oral exam (40% of final grade). The first part shall cover key concepts for area studies from the list in SIS (10%), second part will address in-depth questions related to your presentation and paper topic (10%), third part will focus on one of the topics covered in the class (20%). Submission of research paper & Final Exam: Final exam due date: Sign up both in SIS and Google Docs sheet Final paper due through Turnitin: May 30th, 2025 Class name in Turnitin is Introduction to Area Studies JTB012, ID in Turnitin is 48855212, enrollment key is "areaarea". Research paper guidelines
The grading shall be as follows:
For instance, an overall result of 50.5% corresponds to the grade E (after rounding up to the full percentage).
Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (28.05.2025)
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Week 1: Introduction 17.2. 2025 Course requirements, course program, Area Studies as a concept No reading required yet
Week 2: Area Studies as a Discipline 24.2. 2025 David Szanton: The Politics of Knowledge. Area Studies and the Disciplines. University of California, 2002.
Zoran Milutinovic: The Rebirth of Area Studies: Challenges for History, Politics and International Relations in the 21st Century Introduction (Milutinovic), Chapter 3 (Kubik)
Week 4: Introduction to the World-system 10.3 2025 World-systems analysis - Immanuel Wallerstein (2013) The Modern World-System as a Capitalist World Economy - Immanuel Wallerstein 2004 (Chapter 2)
Rise And Demise: Comparing World Systems - Christopher Chase-dunn, Thomas D Hall 79-98 (1997)
Week 6: Regions and Area Studies 24.3. 2025 https://europe.unc.edu/toolkits/chapter-1/ Chapters 1, 2, 5 (they're not long, don't worry) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations - Chapter 23 (365-382)
Week 7: Area studies and nationalism 31.3. 2025 Colin Flint and Peter J. Taylor: Political Geography, World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality Seventh edition, Routledge, 2018, Chapter 5.
Week 8: Current issues through Area Studies: War and Conflict 7.4. 2025 John Baylis et al.: The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford University Press, 2020, Chapter 14 (225-239) Recommended (at least a trailer): One Year Inside Ukraine's Brutal Trenches | Frontline Marathon | Daily Mail : https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=-n2WGOput_0&utm_source=chatgpt.com War in Congo - Trapped in a spiral of violence | DW Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu3EUOeq6XM Israel and the Palestinians, PBS Frontlines: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/a-year-of-war-israelis-and-palestinians/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Week 9: 22.4.2024 14.4. 2025 Current issues through Area Studies: Poverty & Development The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations Chapter 26 (419-433) The Slum - Al Jazzera Pick at least one episode to watch https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTzzdepVrNsOATf9u44nfIXH
21.4.2025 - NO CLASS, Easter Monday, focus on your presentations and papers Week 10 28.4. 2025 Current issues through Area Studies: Rising China China and the Return of Great Power Strategic Competition? - Bruce Jones - 2020
Week 11 5.5. 2025 Current Issues through Area Studies: Climate Change and Migration The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations - Chapter 24 Report on the Impact of Climate Change on Migration - 2021 (Sections I & II)
Week 12: 12. 5. 2025 Presentations Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (02.04.2025)
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There are no prerequisites for this course, fluency in spoken and written English is expected. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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There are no prerequisites for the course, fluency in written as well spoken English is expected. Poslední úprava: Kozák Kryštof Přemysl, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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