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Comparative Analysis of Chemistry Education ( Czech Republic - Scotland)
Laburdová, Jiřina ; Klímová, Helena (advisor) ; Teplý, Pavel (referee)
Key words: Scotland, Czech Republic, education system, Chemistry education, Chemistry teaching, National Qualifications, Standard Grade, Intermediate, Higher, Advanced Higher Abstract: The education system in the Czech Republic is currently undergoing many changes. Education systems of foreign countries are often what inspire us to make these changes. The aim of this thesis is to describe the education system in Scotland and the way chemistry is being taught at secondary schools in this country. Further it tries to compare these to the education system and chemistry teaching in the Czech Republic and consider whether we can adopt any aspects of Scottish education. Apart from analysis of study plans and educational documents, research for this thesis included visits to chemistry lessons at three secondary schools in Scotland and interviews with teachers at these schools. In the text, cultural and historical context of Scotland related to the education system is mentioned briefly. Then the Scottish education system is explained and Chemistry teaching at secondary schools is described from the point of study plans and requirements. The following chapter contains a description of schools that have been visited, together with reports from selected chemistry lessons. Last chapter then compares various aspects of...
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Notional ambivalence in the work of Scottish writer Alasdair Gray Translation and stylistic analysis
Zeisek, Adam ; Ženíšek, Jakub (advisor) ; Matuchová, Klára (referee)
This BA thesis is concerned with the translation of A history maker, a novel by Alasdair Gray and interpretation and analyses of the methods of translation which were used. It is divided into two parts. The first one is the translation itself which is the main part. The second part deals with the analyses of the translation and methodology that was applied. It focuses on the translation of Scottish dialect and informal speech. The thesis is predominantly aimed at demonstrating some standard translation approaches and practices, using the chosen textual material.
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Regions in the EU after the Lisbon Treaty
Štoková, Daniela ; Rovná, Lenka (advisor) ; Kadeřábková, Jaroslava (referee)
There is a constant trend in the European Union for heightened pride, desire of extended autonomy and even national independence of regions. The master thesis intends to investigate the relations of selected regions in the EU member states with the European policy level. The general research question to answer is "Which regions are more successful in representing their interests vis-à-vis the European policy level?" The investigation is undertaken in a form of a comparative case study combining qualitative and quantitative research; the examined regions are - following the research hypotheses and intention to provide a multi-perspective analysis of the problem - Scotland (United Kingdom), Hessen (Germany), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (Italy) and Středočeský kraj (Czech Republic). Based on the comparative analysis the thesis concludes that "regions with wide scope of powers on the national level (usually coming from federal or regionalized member states) with strong economic background are generally more successful in representing their interests vis-à-vis the European policy level."
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Česko-skotské kulturní standardy v pracovním prostředí
Valterová, Jana ; Křečková Kroupová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Bartošek, Josef (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on Czech-Scottish cultural standards at work environment. The main aim is to define Scottish cultural standards at work environment from the Czech point of view and to compare them with the theory. The thesis begins with the definition of culture, cultural dimensions introduced by G. Hofstede, F. Trompenaars and E. T. Hall and cultural standards by A. Thomas. It continues to the description of Scotland with its geography, history, language, economic situation and various systems in the society, such as the legal system, educational system, health care system, a role of the family and religion. Further, Scottish national identity, key values and traditions are identified and there are added some information about work in Scotland. The thesis then leads us onwards to the determination of eight cultural standards at work environment and six cultural standards connected with the daily life in Scotland based on the qualitative research. The standards concerning work environment are further compared with the theory. At the end of the thesis, there are provided some recommendations for Czechs who are going to work with Scots.
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The perspectives of Scotland in the international relations
Frodlová, Ellen ; Sršeň, Radim (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This bachelor thesis analyses small states and their foreign policy and pays a special emphasis on the position of Scotland as an independent country. It describes the process of devolution, which had been finished with unsuccessful referendum on independence in 2014. In connection with this plebiscite it names the "pro" and "con" arguments, which affect the international relations. The last chapter deals with current position of the region of Scotland in international politics, international organisations (especially in the European Union) and discusses possible perspectives of this region in the future.
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Emancipation of Scotland within the United Kingdom (implications on Europe)
Vajda, Lukáš ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
This thesis analyses the devolution process in Great Britain and pays a special emphasis on the position of Scotland. The first part of the thesis focuses on the theoretical introduction and the historical background of the British-Scottish relations, that explain the current political events. Further, the work provides an analysis of the Scottish political system and its relation towards the British government. The main part of the text focuses on the possible impacts of the independence referendum in September 2014. It characterises the current and future relations of Scotland with the most important international organizations, especially with the European Union and NATO. A complex study of the advantages and disadvantages of the potential independence within the current international context forms a key part of the thesis.
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The Stability of Coalition Governments: Regional versus British-wide Political Party Preferences
Nezdarová, Bára ; Reschová, Jana (advisor) ; Kuta, Martin (referee)
The thesis focuses on the Labour-led coalition governments in Scotland and Wales. The Scottish and Welsh branches of the Labour Party enjoy a great deal of autonomy to to formulate their own policies, to negotiate coalition arrangements and to make strategic choices responding to the electoral challenges in those regions. The Scottish and Welsh Labour Parties have not been obliged to follow the British-wide New Labour policy preferences in the devolved bodies, even though the Scottish Labourites often did so. In Wales, a more distinctive approach has been adopted. However, both Scottish and Welsh Labour Parties have been willing to compromise and to make significant concessions to their coalition partners. The different approaches to tuition fees in Westminster, Scotland and Wales presented in the last chapter were also the case. Therefore, the thesis concludes that the stability of the analyzed regional coalition governments was not threatened by British-wide policy preferences of the Labour Party.
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Analysis of services in a chosen tourist region in Scotland
Velhartická, Tereza ; Mlejnková, Lena (advisor) ; Bakos, Tomáš (referee)
This thesis deals with the topic of accommodation and catering servises in a chosen tourist region in Scotland. In the theoretical part the thesis is focused on a definiton of the basic terminology of the accommodation and the catering services. The theoretical part is also about Scotland, its geography, history, highlights, scottish gastronomy and legislation of the Great Britain. The practical part is dedicated to the analysis of the accommodation and the catering services in the three cities. The last chapter of the practical part is focused on comparision of the services by selected characteristics.
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A Report on Maternity and Parenthood (a Comparison between Czech republic and Scotland)
WOLFOVÁ, Pavlína
This work is divided into 4 parts. Part one contains basic information about family politics, introduces us to its purpose, while parts two and three represent the core of this work. Part two goes through present matter of family support during pregnancy and after childbirth in the Czech Republic. Following Part Three then describes and analyses family support in Scotland. The last part, Part Four, contains secondary data analysis. That means summarizing difference in family politics and on the other side summarizing those elements of family politics that are common to both countries. This comparison was the primary target of my work. All the differences were summarized in a chart for easier orientation and convenience. The appendix contains additional interesting information regarding pregnancy and parent ship, as well as examples of forms that need to be filled in in order to claim benefits.
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Devolution process in the United Kingdom: Scotland case
Bobková, Eva ; Dvořáková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Reschová, Jana (referee)
The thesis is concerned with the process of devolution in Great Britain and its influence on changes of identities and with the relationship to regional representation of Scottish people. The main aim of this paperwork was the description of significant periods of devolution efforts in the United Kingdom culminating with the passing of the devolution bills and subsequent influence of the new regional position on the changes in Scottish self identification. The thesis also deals with the relationship of the Scots to their new regional representation. The first chapter of the work analyses the term devolution itself and its particular signification while used in the Great Britain reality. The next one presents the most important devolution bills and their lot. The third chapter explains the content of devolution acts and especially the powers devolved to Scottish region. The last chapter is devoted to the research of above mentioned problems.
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