Students discussion:Group Four: Robert, Lucie Č, Jana P & Jana M

Hi Robert, Lucie, Jana & Jana Okay, well done and excellent English! I presume Robert did the writing, although I can only see Lucie's name in the wiki page history. I hope everyone contributed in some way to the diary entry!!

I like how you've used images to illustrate every aspect of the day's programme and noted the source of each picture. Perhaps some links to additional reference sources would also have been useful.

You provided a good description of the fishing game and an explanation of the most important outcome - good communication. There's also a nice and concise description of the presentations on Eisenerz and North Bohemian coal mining, although you don't explain what the original source of mining and development was in Eisenerz (Iron Town!). In relation to your comments about closure of coal mining in Most and the development of renewable energy sources, have you read about the latest developments in CZ? There was an interesting discussion on 'Hyde Park' on CT3 about the government's decision not to further subsidize renewable energy projects. There was a spokesman from Energetický regulační úřad talking about manipulation of energy prices and corruption in the photovoltaic industry. One question from a member of the public was about a reported "assassination" attempt on the ERU chairperson, Alena Vitásková, by the "photovoltaic mafia"! These are interesting times!

Yes, Eisnerz looked quite nice in its historic centre, but didn't you find it eerily quiet? Even though the buildings seemed in good order, a lot of them seemed to be totally abandoned.

Okay, good work and I look forward to reading your second assignment! :)

Andrew

Second Assignment

Firstly, I created a table of references for you :) Your English is excellent and I didn't need to make many corrections. You've written extensively and in detail about Kaindorf, which is fantastic as there was information there that I couldn't remember hearing. And of course you have it all very well referenced, which is an important skill to development for future academic writing.

You've taken a broad view of the comparison with the Czech Republic by looking also at relevant legislation, which is also very good, but as you say, the outcome was disappointing in terms of finding a comparable region to Kaindorf. You've done a truly excellent job and I hope it's inspired you to action in the future! :)

Best of luck

Andrew