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Lecturer(s)
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Maštálka Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Definition of basic concepts from the field of regional sciences. Theory of the region - concept, structure, borders, order and hierarchy, regionalization. Position of regions in the system of territorial self-government - historical genesis, current status. NUTS classification - definition, purpose, application. Settlements and settlements, hierarchization of settlements. Regional development - causes, forms, actors. Theory of regional development - brief outline of selected theories. Regional management and its methods, strategic development planning. Regional policy - history and causes of origin, motives for existence, tools used. Regional policy of the European Union and its application in the Czech Republic. Regional development in the Czech Republic - legislative and strategic documents.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities
- Writing a seminar paper
- 22 hours per semester
- Preparation for an exam
- 50 hours per semester
- Independent critical reading
- 26 hours per semester
- Contact teaching
- 39 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 13 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, based on which students will gain the ability to navigate the issue of regional development as a significant task that is placed on public administration across the EU and at all levels.
A student who has successfully completed the course is able to: define and explain the basic terminology used in the field of regional sciences; define and distinguish individual aspects of the theory of the region; analyze the settlement structure of the region; characterize the issue of regional development; define regional policy and discuss its implementation in the European Union; A student who has successfully completed the course is able to: create a profile of a selected region; identify problematic areas of regional development and propose options for their improvement; search for, sort and interpret information relevant to solving a defined practical problem of regional development. A student who has successfully completed the course is able to: clearly and convincingly communicate information to experts and laypeople about the nature of professional problems of regional development and their own opinion on their solution; clearly summarize the opinions of other team members.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment
Seminar paper - analysis of a selected area from the perspective of regional development potential. Presentation of the analysis results. Written test, oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Gorzelak, G., Bachtler, J., Smetkowski, M., ed. Regional Development in Central and Eastern Europe? Development processes and policy challenges. London. 2018.
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Higgins, Benjamin Howard. Regional development theories & their application. New Jersey, 1997. ISBN 978-0-7658-0420-4.
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Churski, P., Herodowicz, T., Konecka-Szydłowska, B., Perdał, R. European Regional Development: Contemporary Regional and Local Perspectives of Socio-Economic and Socio-Political Changes. Switzerland, 2021. ISBN 978-3-030-84658-9.
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Information Resources Management Association. Regional Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. 2012.
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Pascariu, G. C., Ţigănaşu, R., Kourtit, K., Nijkamp, P., ed. Resilience and Regional Development: New Roadmaps. 2023.
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Pike, A., Rodriguez-Pose, A., Tomaney, J. Local and Regional Development. London. 2016.
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Stimson, R., Stough, R. R., Nijkamp, R. Endogenous Regional Development: Perspectives, Measurement and Empirical Investigation. 2011. ISBN 978 1 84980 456 1.
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Varga, A., Erdős, K. Handbook of Universities and Regional Development. 2019.
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