Universität Wien

134041 VO Dutch Area Studies: Introduction (2017W)

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

Details

max. 120 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 23.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 30.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 06.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 13.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 04.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Monday 29.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course presents a first introduction in the Low Countries: cultures, societies and inhabitants. What are current themes in public discourse in the Netherlands, Flanders and Belgium, how can the social fabric be characterized and how do the inhabitants of the Low Countries view themselves and their past? Such questions will be guiding into the various themes, such as monarchy, politics and federal structure (Belgium), cultural diversity, pillarization and toleration (Netherlands), 20th Century World Wars, the colonial past, and the Golden Ages of both Flanders and the Netherlands.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final exam is written and consists of essay questions. Answers to be formulated either in German or in Dutch.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Of a total of 42 points, at least 24 points are needed for a positive exam result.

Examination topics

In 10 lectures, the various themes are presented and discussed. These lectures are supported by texts, which are relevant for the final exam. On the learning platform Moodle, texts (accompagnied by study questions) as well as the lecture ppt slides are presented.

Reading list

Veranstaltungsfolien, prüfungsrelevante Texten

Association in the course directory

Modul 4a, Ec1-Modul1a (ne1a)

Last modified: Th 04.07.2024 00:13