Universität Wien

134006 VO Culture, Society, and History of the Low Countries Reflected in Literature (2023S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Europäische und Vergleichende Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 27.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 17.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 24.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 26.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, literary texts from the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium) will serve as a key to discover contemporary culture and society of the Low Countries. Of course, to appreciate a fictional text, one may require insight in the proper realities from which it originated. The reader may for instance encounter existing personalities like Theo van Gogh or Dyaab Abou Jahjah. Yet, literary texts can also exemplify and support narratives about the past in the reading present. One need only think of the adventures of Tintin in Belgian Congo or of the Dutch Soldier of Orange in the Second World War. With reference to the notion of 'cultural memory', we will explore the Low Countries in various aspects, such as the Second World War, the colonial past, and discourses about national identity, through a selection of literary texts.

Aims:
Students gain insight into the relevant context of selected Dutch literary texts.
Students understand the notion of cultural memory.
Students familiarize themselves with culture, society and history of The Low Countries.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course is concluded with a written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The exam consists of essay questions, inviting to reflect on primary literature in connection to the context as provided in secondary literature and lectures. Students in Module VI have to answer in English; other students can answer in German, or in Dutch as well.

Examination topics

In weekly lectures, a primary text will be introduced and contextualized. Lectures are accompanied by background reading. Readings are presented in Moodle, together with study questions to prepare in home study. Presentation slides from the lectures will be published on Moodle as well.

Reading list

(Excerpts from) primary and secondary literature will be made available, either in English or in German.
N.B. Please note that reading knowledge of both English and German is required.

Association in the course directory

EC Niederl. Sprache und Kultur (Version 2020): Modul 1
EC Internat. literar. Transfer
BA Vgl. Lit.wiss M5-VO
BA Vgl. Lit.wiss. M6

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