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Functions of European State Borders: A Case Study of Słubfurt
Marešová, Vendula ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Veselá, Barbora (referee)
The Thesis "Functions of European State Borders: A Case Study of Słubfurt" analyses Polish- German border in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice, where conceptual artist Michael Kurzwelly realizes his project Słubfurt. A theory of an Irish professor Liam O'Dowd relating to a typology of state borders' functions is applied. In this theory O'Dowd distinguishes four border metaphors: a barrier, a bridge, a source and a symbol of identity. In the first chapter of the thesis the character of European inter-state borders and cross-border cooperation is described and O'Dowd's theory is explained. The second part deals with asymmetrical character of Polish- German border and Euro-region Pro Europa Viadrina and analyses them within this theory. The focus of this thesis lies in the third chapter which describes the realities of a twin-city Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice and particularly Kurzwelly's artistic and activist project, in which identity of the fictional city Słubfurt (connecting the two cities together) is being created. This is again analysed by means of the mentioned border theory. The thesis also answers the question which border functions are promoted by the European integration project and in which relation are these efforts with the activities of the Słubfurt project.
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The relationship between education and human dietary habits of high school.
Králová, Kateřina ; Bunc, Václav (advisor) ; Skalská, Marie (referee)
Title of work: The relationship between education and human dietary habits of high school students. Aim of work: Due to a survey find out and compare the eating habits of adolescents based on their education. Method: Survey. Results: The group, that follows the principles of a rational alimentation, is young grammar school students. The group that sticks to these principles the least are students of vocational schools. Boys stick to the principles of a healthy life style more. Not only they eat well, they also have more physical activities than girls. The best eating habits, more physical activities and BMI figures have boys, who study at a grammar school. Key words: Grammar School, Adolescence, Eating Habits, BMI, Physical Exercises, Diet, Survey.
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Situation of Serbian Refugees from Croatia and Bosnia in Serbia (2002 - 2012): Case Study Grupa 484
Mádlová, Tereza ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Šístek, František (referee)
This work deals with Serbian refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, who had gone to Serbia under the pressure of events taking place in the Balkans in the first half of the 90th years. Their number reached over 500,000. Initially, the state was paralyzed by internal social, political and economic problems. After 2000, the fall of Slobodan Milosevic's regime, the new government began to actively address the issue of refugees. They were looking for a concept that would best solve their situation. Finally in 2002, they found the way and defined the specific objectives of the government's in National Strategy for dealing with refugees and internally displaced persons. The returns to the country of origin that was expected to be the main solution did not accomplish according to plan, therefore, the government decided to focus on the integration of refugees into Serbian society. During the period 2002-2012 Serbia has managed to stabilize the situation and to drastically reduce the number of refugees. High influence should be admitted also to nonprofit sector. The paper pointed out this fact. Case study analyzes the activity of Grupa 484, which dealt with the issue of the refugees from the very beginning and its work has had an impact on the solution of the refugee situation in Serbia.
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Radicalization of the Greek Society and the Rise of Political Extremism in Greece (2000-2012)
Karasová, Nikola ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Mejstřík, Martin (referee)
This essay describes the radicalization of the Greek society and the rise of the political extremism in Greece in the period of 2000-2012. In this time important changes could have been observed in the Greek political scene and in the society which were linked to the polarization of the electorate and the growth of populism, nationalism, euroscepticism, xenophobia and racism. As a result of modernizing efforts of Constantinos Simitis cabinet (1996-2004), which were related to the Greek ambition to become fully-fledged member of the EU and the Eurozone, under the influence of globalization, immigration crisis and finally the recent slump of the Greek economy, a new social conflict emerged in Greece. This essay analyzes these problems from the perspective of the cleavages theory by Seymour M. Lipset and Stein Rokkan and tries to find social and political roots of such conflict. The radicalization of the Greek society between 2000 and 2012 does not represent a new phenomenon, but is is a continuation of long-term ideological clashes present in the Greek social reality since the World WarI. After identifying the main cleavages in interwar and postwar period the essay identifies the main conflict of Greece after the fall of junta in 1974. Afterwards it confronts the new political issues of the period 2000-2012...
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IPA Bridge on the Danube: Cross-border Co-operation and Social Reconstruction in Slavonia and Vojvodina
Vienne, Cassiopee ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Kasáková, Zuzana (referee)
The relations between Croatia and Serbia are determining for regional peace and stability and for the course of the EU enlargement in the Western Balkans. The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) is the funding mechanism designed for the implementation of the EU's enlargement policy in the Western Balkans. This research investigates the extent to which IPA has integrated to the local cross- border initiatives in culture and youth and has fostered social reconstruction between Croats and Serbs in Slavonia (Croatia) and Vojvodina (Serbia). Co-operation in the cultural sector is an important element of social reconstruction, as it favours contacts and the erosion of antagonistic prejudices against the other ethnic group. The objective of this research is defined as two-fold, firstly to test a model of cross-border co-operation devised from EU integration theories and, secondly to provide an accurate picture of the cross-border initiatives in Slavonia and Vojvodina based on ground-level experience. The analysis of the data collected shows mixed results. On one hand IPA has integrated successfully into the landscape of local cross-border initiatives by stimulating socialisation between civil society organisations. IPA has also increased local ownership of cross-border co-operation amongst the...
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The position of the Serbian Orthodox Church to the regime of Slobodan Miloševic: The ideal of symfony between church and state versus reality.
Hofmeisterová, Karin ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Zilynskyj, Bohdan (referee)
The presented work deals with the topic of the relationship between the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) and the regime of Slobodan Milosevic in the years 1987 - 2000, which is a topic that has scarcely been elaborated upon in academic circles. It specifically deals with the concept of symphony as an Orthodox ideal of the arrangement of relationship between the Church and the state in the SOC policy towards the Serbian political leadership of that time. The thesis illuminates the origins and the essence of this concept and defines the adjustments which it went through in the Serbian milieu. In comparison to the original concept of symphonic interaction between the Church and the power of the state, the author establishes the core alteration as the addition of a national aspect and the creation of an organizational triad of nation, Church and state, which became a characteristic feature of the Serbian Orthodox theology. Based upon the analysis of SOC discourse, the treatise then refreshes the proposition that the symphony of Church and state, taking into account specific attributes, forms a key framework that has influenced and to this day to a certain extent still influences the SOC policy and its approach to a particular political power and regime.
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The position of the Serbian Orthodox Church to the regime of Slobodan Miloševic: The ideal of symfony between church and state versus reality
Hofmeisterová, Karin ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Zilynskyj, Bohdan (referee)
The presented work deals with the topic of the relationship between the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) and the regime of Slobodan Milosevic in the years 1987 - 2000, which is a topic that has scarcely been elaborated upon in academic circles. It specifically deals with the concept of symphony as an Orthodox ideal of the arrangement of relationship between the Church and the state in the SOC policy towards the Serbian political leadership of that time. The thesis illuminates the origins and the essence of this concept and defines the adjustments which it went through in the Serbian milieu. In comparison to the original concept of symphonic interaction between the Church and the power of the state, the author establishes the core alteration as the addition of a national aspect and the creation of an organizational triad of nation, Church and state, which became a characteristic feature of the Serbian Orthodox theology. Based upon the analysis of SOC discourse, the treatise then refreshes the proposition that the symphony of Church and state, taking into account specific attributes, forms a key framework that has influenced and to this day to a certain extent still influences the SOC policy and its approach to a particular political power and regime.
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Isolated Dubrovnik: Possible transport connection solutions of the Croatian territory divided by the Neum area
Vedral, Martin ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Žíla, Ondřej (referee)
The Master thesis deals with potential solutions of transport connection between two parts of the Croatian territory separated by Neum of Bosna and Hercegovina. The territorial separation became rather problematic after the Croatian entry into the European Union on July 1, 2013. Much stricter border controls between Croatia and Bosnia have considerably complicated traveling to the two parts of Croatia. In its historical section, the study explains why and when the unusual separation originated. Further, it deals with possible solutions that arise and assesses their economic and ecological demands while taking international law aspects into consideration. In the analytical part, the thesis aims to analyse the interests and goals of each player that directly influences the problem or the problem indirectly affects them. The players are the European Union, both Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, local authorities, and Croatian political parties. The author concludes that the Peljesac Bridge, going from the Croatian territory to the Peljesac Peninsula, is the most likely solution out of all discussed options. To finish the bridge successfully, however, Croatia needs to get considerable amount of money from the EU as it does not have sufficient means to finance such a technology and construction...
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Media Presentation of Kosovo Ethnic Conflicts in 1980s
Janů, Adéla ; Králová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Šafařík, Petr (referee)
This thesis analyses media coverage of Kosovo conflict in The New York Times and Rudé právo from March 11th, 1981 to June 26th 1990. Using critical discoursive analysis as main methodological concept, this paper will focus on typology (aggressor and victim) of Kosovo actors and its explanation. First part of the paper will introduce theoretical framework a brief historical circumstances of Kosovo event in 1980s. This will be followed by empirical part - linguistic and discoursive analysis of three selected actors in newspapers. Thesis will also argue that examined printed media, selected according to their location in bipolar world, reflected Kosovo actors very differently.
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People's Association - Golden Dawn: The Rise of the Greek Far-right in the Time of Crisis
Karasová, Nikola ; Charvát, Jan (advisor) ; Králová, Kateřina (referee)
This thesis is concentrating on the rise of the far-right in Greece during the global financial crisis. Specifically it focuses on the political party named Golden Dawn which is present in the Greek party system since the beginning of the 1980's, yet it did not gain positive electoral results earlier than in 2010. Based on primary and secondary sources, including the materials of the party, this thesis analyzes the ideological foundations and practical politics of Golden Dawn with the aim to classify it, to find the causes of its recent political success and to present it in the context of Greek and European far-right. It answers the question what the position of Golden Dawn is on the Greek political scene or on the international far-right scene, secondly what specifics and characteristic features it has in comparison to other far-right formations in Greece and in Europe.
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