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Lecturer(s)
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Zrzavý Jan, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Duda Pavel, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Evolution of hominoids 2. Hominoid social system, behavior and ecology 3.-4. Hominin evolution, paleontological perspective 5. The origin of anatomically modern human, paleontological and paleogenetic perspective 6. Evolution of culture 7. Phylogeny and diversity of languages 8.-9. Human population history (population genetics, historical linguistics and archeology) 10. Human ecology
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
- Class attendance
- 45 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 35 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 35 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to studies of human evolution. They will have the opportunity to compare different approaches to the study of human evolution from the perspective of evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, behavioral ecology, cultural phylogenetics, paleontology, molecular genetics, historical linguistics and cultural anthropology.
Students will gain knowledge about human evolution from the perspective of primatology, paleoanthropology and molecular genetics. They will also gain knowledge about human ethnic and cultural diversity and population history.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended courses: Evolutionary biology
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination
Written examination consisting of three questions, each evaluated separately on a scale of 1-4. The final average must be at least 3.
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Recommended literature
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Diamond, J. Svět, který skončil včera: Co se můžeme naučit od tradičních společností?. Jan Melvil Publishing, 2014.
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Fleagle, J. Primate Adaptation and Evolution, 3rd Edition. Academic Press, 2013.
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Ovčáčková, L. (Ed.). O původu kultury: Biologické, antropologické a historické koncepce kulturní evoluce. Academia, 2017.
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Palmer, D. Původ člověka: Ilustrovaná historie lidské evoluce. Slovart, 2009.
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Stringer, C. Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth. St. Martin?s Griffin, 2012.
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