The course deals with a sociological and historical perspective of Violence. The theoretical part of the
course will provide basic orientation in the phenomenon, its particular fields, issues, topics, ideas and
concepts. The practical part should mediate the view of violence through the eyes of people specializing
in violence on daily basis (f.e. armed forces personnel with foreign mission experience, lawyer,
professional fighter). The main aim is to provide better understanding of violence at different levels and
from different perspectives. In other words, the main goal of the course is to open the door to the
mysterious world of violence, which whether we like it or not, it's a part of human lives.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
The course deals with a sociological and historical perspective of Violence. The theoretical part of the
course will provide basic orientation in the phenomenon, its particular fields, issues, topics, ideas and
concepts. The practical part should mediate the view of violence through the eyes of people specializing
in violence on daily basis (f.e. armed forces personnel with foreign mission experience, lawyer,
professional fighter). The main aim is to provide better understanding of violence at different levels and
from different perspectives. In other words, the main goal of the course is to open the door to the
mysterious world of violence, which whether we like it or not, it's a part of human lives.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
Cíl předmětu -
After completing the course students are expected to answer to following questions: What is violence?
Are Humans naturally predisposed to violence? How does violence arise? What role does social
psychology play in violence research? What do the processes of dehumanization and deindividuation
mean? Who are the specialists in violence? What is the most extreme form of violence? Have violence
declined or is it rising? How people used and still using violence for their benefits? How violence has
changed over time? What is the role of violence in sport, culture and religion? How to deal with
violence?
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
After completing the course students are expected to answer to following questions: What is violence?
Are Humans naturally predisposed to violence? How does violence arise? What role does social
psychology play in violence research? What do the processes of dehumanization and deindividuation
mean? Who are the specialists in violence? What is the most extreme form of violence? Have violence
declined or is it rising? How people used and still using violence for their benefits? How violence has
changed over time? What is the role of violence in sport, culture and religion? How to deal with
violence?
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
Podmínky zakončení předmětu -
Students are expected to take an active part in discussions during classes and attend classes regularly.
* Terms of passing the course First option: The student is obliged to pass a written test to successfully complete the course.
Second option: The student is obliged to write a final essay to successfully complete the course - Deadline: July 1st, 2024 (EMAIL: karel.bauer77@seznam.cz) - Final essay (1 500 - 1 800 words long) on a pre-agreed topic needs to contain exact references and to state all their sources, i.e., also a bibliography. - Clear, precise, and comprehensive citation is absolutely essential.
The course passing requirements may be adjusted slightly based on the number of students enrolled.
Poslední úprava: Bauer Karel, Mgr. (05.02.2024)
Students are expected to take an active part in discussions during classes and attend classes regularly.
* Terms of passing the course First option: The student is obliged to pass a written test to successfully complete the course.
Second option: The student is obliged to write a final essay to successfully complete the course - Deadline: July 1st, 2024 (EMAIL: karel.bauer77@seznam.cz) - Final essay (1 500 - 1 800 words long) on a pre-agreed topic needs to contain exact references and to state all their sources, i.e., also a bibliography. - Clear, precise, and comprehensive citation is absolutely essential.
The course passing requirements may be adjusted slightly based on the number of students enrolled.
Poslední úprava: Bauer Karel, Mgr. (05.02.2024)
Metody výuky -
Class sessions will consist of lectures and discussions. The course consists of 10 lectures and 2 special
discussion lessons with experts specializing in violence.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
Class sessions will consist of lectures and discussions. The course consists of 10 lectures and 2 special
discussion lessons with experts specializing in violence.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (20.12.2022)
Sylabus -
Lecture 1.
Introduction:
Structure of the course
Lecture 2.
What is violence?
Different definitions, forms and levels of violence
Violence transformed into numbers
Lecture 3.
How does violence arise?
The leading sociological theories of violence
The special concepts: J. Galtung, R. Collins, S. Maleševič,
Lectures 4.
Nature vs Nurture?
Are we genetically predisposed to violence?
Are we particularly violent creatures?
Lecture 5.
The rise or fall of violence?
Is the rate of violence on its rise or decline
Two main perspectives and arguments
Lecture 6.
Invited guest lecture I.
Students will discuss preprepared topics with expert specializing in violence
Guest: Jiří Pavlovský (decorated war veteran, participant in foreign mission in Kosovo 2000 -
