History and cultural heritage in regional practice

The aim of the study programme is to prepare graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and professional skills, opening up opportunities for them to apply themselves in practice and respond to the needs of the labour market in the field of historicization and presentation of cultural heritage in its entirety. In particular, it focuses on supporting the development of restructuring provincial regions with specific features and border regions with potential for development in the tertiary sphere and for the presentation and social use of cultural heritage in the broad sense of the word; on the need to train professionals as a prerequisite for promoting education and the cultural and historical cultivation of society, working with clients with a higher level of expertise and with people with specific needs. The study programme provides in-depth theoretical knowledge of Czech cultural history in an international context and of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in its thematic structure in the sense of a complex of relics, activities and manifestations of spiritual culture created in the past, directly or indirectly influencing contemporary society and individuals; emphasizes the ability to evaluate cultural heritage and the possibilities of its optimal use in regional practice, especially in the field of presentation and animation of history and cultural heritage in memory institutions, leisure activities and selected services in tourism (cultural tourism), including services for clients with specific needs (families with children, seniors, disabled) and specific interests (persons with requirements for culturally historical oriented leisure and educational activities). The study programme deepens the linguistic competences (English, German) necessary for professional activities in the field of historicization, presentation and use of cultural heritage, for communication with professional partners and clients in cultural, historical and leisure facilities. The relevant scope and quality of practical skills are provided by the study programme in cooperation with experts from the professional sphere, who participate in theoretical teaching, field seminars and conducting practice in selected institutions.

Thanks to the expanded theoretical knowledge and deepened practical skills, the graduate has the opportunity to apply himself in professional practice in the field of history, culture and services, during the implementation of activities of a professional, educational and leisure nature in memory, historical/cultural-historical and educational institutions and tourism facilities. Advanced language skills enabling communication with foreign professional partners, visitors and clients. Specifically, the graduate will be employed in museums, galleries, installed objects and other memory and cultural-historical institutions, in facilities of a leisure nature, including tourism; in administration; in the media etc. He can hold the position of a collection administrator, lecturer, animator, guide, program worker; clerk in administration. He can be a member of a collective or act as an independent worker.

The creation of study plans is based on the standards and methodology recommended by the National Accreditation Office and the rules of the International Credit System (ECTS). The standard duration of study is 2 years, the standard number of credits is 120. The standard pace of study then determines the fulfillment of 30 credits per semester, 60 credits per academic year. The number of credits for individual subjects corresponds to the number of hours of teaching, the difficulty and importance of the subject for graduation and the expected number of hours of self-study. The scope of one lesson is 45 minutes. The study plan specifies compulsory subjects and compulsory optional subjects, the sum of credits obtained for them must reach 108 credits. The study plan offers one group of compulsory elective subjects of type A and one group of compulsory elective subjects of type B, with the conditions for obtaining a minimum number of credits. A student earns at least 12 credits by completing optional subjects, choosing from the free range of subjects in the faculty's study programs. The structure of the study plan and the ratio of credits obtained in individual subject groups is specified in Annex B-IIa. The study plan maintains a balanced ratio between the theoretical and practical part of the teaching, part of the study plan is practical teaching in the premises of the university, in specialized classrooms and in the field; part of the study also includes professional practice in contractual institutions. The sum of acquired knowledge and skills corresponds to the described profile of the graduate.

Graduates of the study program can develop their education within doctoral study programs in the field of Historical Science education and other related study programs.