Civilia 2015, 6(2):4-20 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.008
The study presents the results of qualitative content analysis of contemporary Austrian History textbooks for upper secondary schools (covering 20th century). In the introduction the main criteria for analysis and evaluation are defined and the analysis results with examples of women emancipation history implementation are presented. The research results show that there are many chapters dedicated to this topic in the textbooks, covering the history of development of women emancipation aspirations in the 19th and 20th centuries, women involvement in both world wars, different aspects of everyday life and changes of women portrayal in advertisements....
Civilia 2015, 6(2):21-31 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.009
This study deals with the Czech politics and Czech political press in the years 1848-1849 and during the second half of 19th Century. The empsasis is put on fundamental programme foundations, which were presented in contemporary press. Mentioned is also specific and unique character of political press in the Czech Lands and application of that theme in curriculum of history and civics.
Civilia 2015, 6(2):32-51 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.010
This descriptive case study deals with an issue of the European Parliament electoral system in a historical perspective. It describes its genesis and reforms over time. The study therefore presents the evolution of filling the seats of Members of the European Parliament from the principle of delegation in the 1950s to the late 1970s through the 1979 introduction of direct elections for Members of the European Parliament to the current debate on a uniform electoral procedure across all Member States of the European Union.
Civilia 2015, 6(2):52-62 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.011
The text deals with media education in primary and secondary schools. It presents its contents, objectives and tasks. Finally, it provides an example of the practice of teacher education - developing ZTV literacy film.
Civilia 2015, 6(2):63-70 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.012
The paper describes the problems of ethical codes universities, which guarantee the moral level of employees of the universities. In comparing these codes integrates the same features, provides examples of both positive and negative values and analyzes the largest cause of negative behavior of the academic staff.
Civilia 2015, 6(2):71-80 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.013
The Department of Social Sciences Faculty od Education Palacký University Olomouc has been organising summer schools since 1994 which are focused on social topics. The contribution presents oppinions of frequentant's of XXI. Summer school on chosen questions of subjects. The attention is focused on character of subject which is based on official curriculum documents (Framework Education Programmes, School Education Programmes) and authentic experiences with teaching.
Civilia 2015, 6(2):81-93 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.014
High school as an educational institution providing tertiary education are the highest Article of the educational system with the right to award academic degrees according to Act No. 111/1998 Coll. Universities. Legislation governs the educational process at universities, since the conditions for adoption through the admissions process, decision-making processes leading to admission to study a degree program to the actual moment of fulfillment of all course requirements of the student intended to obtain academic title. The article deals with the definition of individual study programs, potential pitfalls in decision-making practice in higher education,...
Civilia 2015, 6(2):94-118 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.015
There is a broad consensus among the leading theorists on the fact that the current representative democracy is experiencing a major crisis. Nowadays, the concept of what may be called New Elitism becomes more and more popular, especially among the younger generation. This concept recalls in its consequences upon Plato's idea of an ideal state governed by well-trained and skilled philosophers. Against the government of "enlightened" authorities I postulate the concept of deliberative democracy. Firstly, I briefly introduce the possibility of deliberative innovations in parliament; however I consider them as insufficient and vague. Secondly, I try to...
Civilia 2015, 6(2):119-152 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2015.016
This article aims to give an outline of the elementary school system that was adapted and supported by the Royal Danube Steamship Company /DSC; Erste k. k. priv. Donau-Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft (DDSG); Első cs. kir. szab. Dunagőzhajózási Társaság (DGT)/which got its footing in the Pécs coal basin in 1852, starting out with the description of the existing public school system of County Baranya and Hungary of the period discussed. The author highlights those revolutionary measures that were taken by the company in the field of education, covering reforms, school building activities and the different ways of financial and material support the company...
Civilia 2015, 6(2):153-155
