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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
The goal of the course is for the students to comprehend basic approaches in Area Studies as an academic discipline, including relevant theories and methodologies. |
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Poslední úprava: Bc. Sára Lochmanová (05.02.2024)
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):
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
The literature is provided for each class in the syllabus. Also check files in the SIS for additional readings. |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
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. |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
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) Each student shall write a final exam (40% of final grade). The exam shall cover the mandatory readings, lectures, and class discussions.
Submission of research paper & Final Exam: Final exam due date: TBA Final paper due through Turnitin: June 10th, 2024 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).
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (26.04.2024)
Week 1: Introduction Course requirements, course program, Area Studies as a concept
Week 2: Area Studies as a Discipline David Szanton: The Politics of Knowledge. Area Studies and the Disciplines. University of California, 2002.
The Rebirth of Area Studies: Challenges for History, Politics and International Relations in the 21st Century Chapter 3
Week 4: Introduction to the World-system 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 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 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 The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations Chapter 14 (225-239) https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-war-afghanistan
Week 9: 22.4.2024 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
29.4.2024 - NO CLASS, focus on your presentations and papers 6.5. 2024 Week 10 Current issues through Area Studies: Rising China China and the Return of Great Power Strategic Competition? - Bruce Jones - 2020
13.5.2024 Week 11 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: 20. 5. 2024 Presentations |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
There are no prerequisites for this course, fluency in spoken and written English is expected. |
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Poslední úprava: PhDr. Mgr. Kryštof Přemysl Kozák, Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
There are no prerequisites for the course, fluency in written as well spoken English is expected. |