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The Window of Opportunity. Cross-border environmental exchange on the South Moravian-Lower Austrian border in 1984-1995
Vnoučková, Kateřina ; Konrád, Ota (advisor) ; Olšáková, Doubravka (referee) ; Šimková, Pavla (referee)
The dissertation deals with cross-border contacts and transfers between South Moravia and Lower Austria in the field of environment. The thesis traces this topic from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. During this time, the global de-escalation of tensions between East and West enabled the development of cross-border contacts already in the era of the closed border and subsequently after the fall of the Iron Curtain. Thus, the thesis draws on the transnational history of late socialism and the transition period and extends this research to include a regional perspective. The aim of the thesis is to show which role the environment played in cross-border contacts between the examined border regions. The thesis follows this aim in three levels of research. Firstly, it addresses the question of whether 1989 was a significant turning point in cross-border contacts, or whether there was continuity between developments in the 1980s and 1990s. Secondly, it examines the relationship between central and local developments and how they affect each other. Thirdly, the thesis focuses on cross-border transfers and the question to what extent asymmetry and different living standards discouraged or created opportunities for these transfers. The thesis answers these research questions in three thematic chapters - the...
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The Past and Present of Czech-Austrian relations in the region of Nová Bystřice
DVOŘÁKOVÁ, Gabriela
As a student of German studies and a native of Nová Bystřice, I have always been interested in how Czech-Austrian relations evolved in the past, how they are currently evolving, whether they also intervene into the issues of education and local interest groups and how the Municipality from that area works with neighbouring municipalities in Austria. First, the historical composition of the population and their relations in Novobystřice is outlined in my thesis, then the history of education in the region of Nová Bystřice, and finally the specialization of the current elementary school in Nová Bystřice and long-term cooperation with Austrian schools, which has been taking place since 1990. From the interests groups I the International Music Orchestra, which is based in Jindřichův Hradec, but its greatest promoter and conductor is a native of Nová Bystřice. The main aim of the thesis is to assess the Czech-Austrian relations on specific cases in the area of interest in the Nová Bystřice region.
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Collaboration of czech and austrian border regions after 1989
Papežová, Kateřina ; Konrád, Ota (advisor) ; Kunštát, Miroslav (referee)
Kateřina Papežová, Collaboration of czech and austrian border regions after 1989 This diploma thesis deals with the topic of cooperation between border regions of the Czech Republic and Austria since the opening of the common border in 1989 until the Czech Republic's entering the European Union in 2004. The aim of the thesis is to observe the influence of the opening of the border on the regions and the development of the cooperation in the following years. The introduction presents the development of the interstate relations between the Czech Republic and Austria in 1989-2004. The following chapters focus on three areas of cooperation of border regions that have been selected in order to monitor the intensifying of the regional cross-border cooperation. The first chapter concentrates on the initial contacts between the inhabitants of the regions on the occasion of cross-border encounters and cultural events. It also deals with the positive and negative effects of opening the border for the border regions. In the second chapter, attention is given to the efforts of Czechs and Austrians living in the neighborhood of the border to understand each other, as well as to the prejudices and stereotypes that contributed to misunderstandings between the neighboring nations. The last chapter discusses the...
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Austrian resistance against the nuclear power plant Temelín. Analysis of austrian antinuclear consensus
Bruna, Petr ; Konrád, Ota (advisor) ; Kunštát, Miroslav (referee)
At the beginning of the millenium, has the longtime and quite emotional dispute between Czech Republic and Austria concerning the nuclear power station Temelín reached its peak. In my thesis, I am focusing on Austrian antinuclear policy, its genesis and aspects, that aroused it based on the attempt to stop the nuclear power station Temelín from activation. Initially I am observing the historical experience of Austrians, which influenced their attitude toward nuclear power. Antinuclear consensus has gradually developed into a modern national ideology and the most significant milestone on the journey to denucleated state, the referendum of nuclear power in Zwentendorf, has become indulged myth of modern Austrian history. Controversies around nuclear power station Temelin has influenced aspects, that define Austrian political and social live, and these take a large share in relations between the Czech Republic and Austria becoming acute, especially in years 2000-2002. Those aspects, that I introduce as dimensions in my thesis, are following: federal structure of Austrian polical system and frequent independent actions of the heads of the executives of Austrain states with their own interests; party-political dimension, that means the presence of right-winged populist FPÖ in the government from 2000;...
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Communication Activities of the Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague for the Period June 2010 - May 2011
Kabelková, Zuzana ; Dolanská, Nora (advisor) ; Halada, Jan (referee)
The Communication Activities of the Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague from June 2010 to May 2011 bachelor thesis presents the cultural non-profit organization and its activities, briefly describes its history, operation and organizational framework, including finances. The thesis addresses marketing communication emphasising cross- cultural and institutional aspects. The aim of this work is to observe which activities of the Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague (OKF) contribute to providing a complex picture of Austria and its culture in the Czech Republic and how these activities are presented. Based on one year's observations, description and analysis using literature criteria the thesis outlines communication strategy, marketing mix and communication tools. The practical section assesses the overall promotion in regard to creating Austrian Cultural Forum's image and targeting particular interest groups. Furthermore, there is a summary of last year's events, major events' analysis or a list of cooperation examples and assessment of influential names associated with the events. The final chapter contains, survey evaluation that was conducted in opinion leaders and which underpins the author's subjective assessment of Austrian Cultural Forum's various activities and the disunited and chaotic nature of...
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