Developmental Neuropsychobiology 2

Course unit code:

205NPB2

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

8/S

Type of course unit:

Study plan Dramatická výchova - kombinované (Bc.) – compulsory subject
Study plan Dramatická výchova (Mgr.) – compulsory subject
Study plan Dramatická výchova - tříleté kombinované (Mgr.) – compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

bez omezení

Year of study

Study plan Dramatická výchova - kombinované (Bc.) – 2nd year
Study plan Dramatická výchova (Mgr.) – 2nd nebo 3rd year
Study plan Dramatická výchova - tříleté kombinované (Mgr.) – 2nd nebo 3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Vladimír KOMÁREK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vladimír KOMÁREK

Study Objectives:

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to basic information about the brain and explain, in what manner it is part of all element of human activity and what significance it has for the development of a child.

- A good bearing in basic neurology, particularly the limbic system.

- Awareness of the relationship between psychological and neurological processes.

- Introduction to various types of disabilities with which an drama education instructor may come into contact.

Mode of delivery:

discussions, readings, analysis of media recordings

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of Psychology and Drama Training, personal experience in working with children, active participation.

Recommended optional programme components

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Curriculum:

I. Introduction

- classical neuroanatomy (periferal nerves and the central nervous system),

- functional neruoanatomy: brain stem, subcortex (basal ganglia, thalmus, limbic area - amygdalar, hippocampal, cingular), core (rear and frontal halves of the brain)

- neurobiology,

- neurophsyiology,

- neurobiochemistry.

II. Various neurophysio- biological concepts.

III. Phylogenetic and ontogenetic aspects.

IV. The brain and its functions: motor movement; empathy, emotion, sexual behaviour; cognitive processes (memory, thought, creativity).

V. Drama and the brain: experience, rituals, resilience.

VI. Limited findings and dysfunctions.

VII. Abnormal and pathological states.

Study materials:

ČERNÁ, Marie aj. Lehké mozkové dysfunkce. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1992. 160 s. ISBN 80-7066-597-1.

DAMASIO, Antonio R. Descartesův omyl: Emoce, rozum a lidský mozek. Přel. Lucie Motlová a Alžběta Hesová. Praha: MF, 2000. 264 s. Přel. z: Descartes' Error. Emotion, Reason and Human Brain [1994]. Ed. Kolumbus, sv. 152. ISBN 80-204-0844-4.

---. Hledání Spinozy: radost, strast a citový mozek. Praha: dyybuk, Jan Šavrda, 2004. 352 s. Přel. z: Looking for Spinoza: Joy, Sorrow, and the Feeling Brain. ISBN 80-903001-9-7.

JENNINGS, Sue. Remedial drama : a handbook for teachers and therapists. London: Pitman, 1973. 116 s.

KOMÁREK, Vladimír. Mozkové zákulisí. Tvořivá dramatika. 1996, roč. VII, č. 1-2000, roč. XI, č. 3.

KOUKOLÍK, František. Lidský mozek: Funkční systémy. Norma a poruchy. Praha: Portál, 2000. 360 s. ISBN 80-7178-379-X.

LESNÝ, Ivan; ŠPITZ, Jan. Neurologie a psychiatrie pro speciální pedagogy. Praha: SPN, 1989. 232 s. ISBN 80-04-22922-0.

PROVAZNÍK, Jaroslav (ed.). Dramatická výchova a dítě v bludišti dnešního světa. Praha: Sdružení pro tvořivou dramatiku, 2001. 164 s. ISBN 80-901660-4-0.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lecture, classes

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on:

participation in class,

a presentation based on a study of literature and resources or completion of a course paper.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

May be completed in the 3rd or 4th year of Bachelor's study, 2nd or 3rd year of Master's study.

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Dramatická výchova - kombinované (Bc.) (compulsory subject)
Dramatická výchova (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)
Dramatická výchova - tříleté kombinované (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)