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Lecturer(s)
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Zdražil Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
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Gyamfi Solomon, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to regional and regional policy. Regionalization and regions. Types of regions and their basic characteristics. Regional processes. Spatial arrangement of settlements. Background and reasons for the emergence of regional policy. Instruments of regional policy. Origins and development of regional policy. Links between the regional policy and theories of regional development.
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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
- Home preparation for classes
- 8 hours per semester
- Term paper
- 40 hours per semester
- Contact teaching
- 52 hours per semester
- Preparation for an exam
- 50 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with basic principles of regional sciences and regional policy and its incorporation into the theoretical frame and practical use.
A student who has successfully completed the course can: define and compare basic terms from the field of regionalisms and regional policy; comparing the differences by defining regions from a geographical, administrative, purpose and economic point of view; define the basic regional processes; describe the importance of regional policy; define and compare the instruments of regional policy; evaluate the stages of development of regional policy; distinguish and characterise the different stages of regional policy in the context of the development of the main theoretical approaches to regional development. A student who has successfully completed the course will be able to: be familiar with the principles and requirements of regional development and regional policy; clearly interpret the results of analyses aimed at assessing regional development and propose measures to improve the situation in the region; identify the strengths and weaknesses of selected regions with regard to their situation, identify possible pitfalls of existing measures and propose the application of appropriate regional policy instruments. The student who has successfully completed the course is able to: Decide independently and responsibly on regional issues raised in new or changing contexts, taking into account the wider societal implications of decisions.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Home assignment evaluation
Assignment: is awarded for active participation in seminars and fulfillment of assigned tasks. Examination: written form.
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Recommended literature
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Bachtler, J. et al. EU Cohesion Policy. Abingdon. 2017.
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Bachtler, J., Mendez, C. EU Cohesion Policy and European integration: The dynamics of EU budget and regional policy reform. London. 2016.
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HUGGINS, R., THOMPSON, P. (Eds.). Handbook of regions and competitiveness: contemporary theories and perspectives on economic development. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017.
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McCann, P. Modern urban and regional economics. Oxford. 2013.
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McCann, P. The regional and urban policy of the European Union: Cohesion, results-orientation and smart specialisation. London. 2015.
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Pinder, D. Regional economic development and policy: Theory and practice in the European Community. London. 2017.
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Vanhove, N. Regional policy: A European approach. London. 2018.
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