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Modern History for Engineering Students

Course Code:
17Y2MT
Academic Degree:
master
Study Programme:
Technology in Transportation and Telecommunications (N 3710)
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Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
2
Number of Hours:
2 + 0 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
elective
Course Completion:
classified credit
Course Tutor:
 
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doc. Ing. Tomáš Horák, Ph.D.
Supervising Department:
Department of Logistics and Management of Transport (16117)
Keywords:
modern history, engineering, geopolitics, 19. century, 20. century
Abstract:
Selected chapters from the 19. century history. Geopolitical situation in Europe explained on the examples of Great Britain, Germany and Austrian Empire. Rise of the United States, American Civil War, transatlantic transportation development. Imperial China: Late Qing dynasty. Selected chapters from the 20. century history: From Bellé Epoque to Cold War. Czechoslovak historical myths.
Objectives:
The goal of the course is to introduce modern history in context with current world affairs and in relation to the professional background of engineering (transportation) students.