FLOWERDEW, R., MARTIN, D., et al. (2005): Methods in Human Geography: A Guide for Students Doing a Research Project. Prentice Hall. 392 p.
GREGORY, D., et al. (2009): The Dictionary of Human Geography. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1072 p.
RODRIGUE, J. P. (2020): The Geography of Transport Systems. 5th ed., New York: Routledge. 468 p.
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Human Geography
| Language of instruction | angličtina, čeština |
|---|---|
| Code | 548-0033 |
| Abbreviation | SEG |
| Course title | Human Geography |
| Coordinating department | Department of Geoinformatics |
| Course coordinator | doc. RNDr. Pavel Švec, Ph.D. |
Summary
The course includes a basic overview of all basic discipline in Human geography. The main part this course consists of population geography, urban geography, transport geography, economic geography, political and cultural geography. Emphasis is put on links between physiographic sphere and human socioeconomic activities of mankind. The course introduces the principles of regionalization and expression of geographic features according to the principles of thematic cartography.
Professional Knowledge - The student explains the basic concepts, approaches, and theoretical foundations of socio-economic geography and defines its position within the system of geographical sciences. The student characterizes the main subdisciplines of the field, particularly population geography, settlement geography, industrial geography, transport geography, political geography, and cultural geography, and clarifies their primary research methods. The student explains the mutual linkages, dependencies, and interactions between the physical-geographical sphere and human socio-economic activities. Furthermore, the student describes the theoretical principles and approaches to geographical regionalization and clarifies the core principles and rules for representing spatio-temporal phenomena in accordance with the principles of thematic cartography.
Professional Skills - The student independently retrieves, processes, and critically evaluates socio-economic data from official sources, primarily from the databases of the Czech Statistical Office. The student analyzes tabular, graphical, and spatial data to interpret current demographic, social, and economic trends and processes within the population of the Czech Republic. The student identifies key spatio-temporal phenomena and spatial links, applying the acquired professional knowledge within a geoinformation technology environment. The student applies the principles of geographical regionalization to delineate areas of interest and visualizes socio-economic phenomena through maps, choropleth maps, cartodiagrams, and other graphical outputs according to thematic cartography guidelines.
General Competencies - The student independently and responsibly approaches the solution of professional tasks in spatial and socio-economic analysis, comprehensively integrating natural, social, and economic factors when evaluating territories. The student critically assesses the relevance, accuracy, and informative value of geographical and statistical data, taking into account their limitations and formulating professionally justified conclusions. The student effectively uses modern digital, geoinformation, and cartographic tools to present research outcomes and communicates findings clearly and convincingly. The student is capable of independently developing competencies in data analysis and applying geographical and spatial thinking to address real-world societal challenges.
Professional Knowledge - The student explains the basic concepts, approaches, and theoretical foundations of socio-economic geography and defines its position within the system of geographical sciences. The student characterizes the main subdisciplines of the field, particularly population geography, settlement geography, industrial geography, transport geography, political geography, and cultural geography, and clarifies their primary research methods. The student explains the mutual linkages, dependencies, and interactions between the physical-geographical sphere and human socio-economic activities. Furthermore, the student describes the theoretical principles and approaches to geographical regionalization and clarifies the core principles and rules for representing spatio-temporal phenomena in accordance with the principles of thematic cartography.
Professional Skills - The student independently retrieves, processes, and critically evaluates socio-economic data from official sources, primarily from the databases of the Czech Statistical Office. The student analyzes tabular, graphical, and spatial data to interpret current demographic, social, and economic trends and processes within the population of the Czech Republic. The student identifies key spatio-temporal phenomena and spatial links, applying the acquired professional knowledge within a geoinformation technology environment. The student applies the principles of geographical regionalization to delineate areas of interest and visualizes socio-economic phenomena through maps, choropleth maps, cartodiagrams, and other graphical outputs according to thematic cartography guidelines.
General Competencies - The student independently and responsibly approaches the solution of professional tasks in spatial and socio-economic analysis, comprehensively integrating natural, social, and economic factors when evaluating territories. The student critically assesses the relevance, accuracy, and informative value of geographical and statistical data, taking into account their limitations and formulating professionally justified conclusions. The student effectively uses modern digital, geoinformation, and cartographic tools to present research outcomes and communicates findings clearly and convincingly. The student is capable of independently developing competencies in data analysis and applying geographical and spatial thinking to address real-world societal challenges.
Literature
Advised literature
HUNTINGTON, S. P., (2011): The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. Simon & Schuster. 368 p.
FELLMANN, J. D. (2013): Human geography: landscapes of human activities. 12th ed., McGraw-Hill international ed. New York: McGraw-Hill
ROGERSON, P. (2020): Statistical methods for geography: a student's guide. 5th ed., Los Angeles: Sage
SEDLACEK, T. (2013): Economics of Good and Evil. Oxford University Press. 384 p.
FELLMANN, J. D. (2013): Human geography: landscapes of human activities. 12th ed., McGraw-Hill international ed. New York: McGraw-Hill
ROGERSON, P. (2020): Statistical methods for geography: a student's guide. 5th ed., Los Angeles: Sage
SEDLACEK, T. (2013): Economics of Good and Evil. Oxford University Press. 384 p.