Course: German for Historians

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Course title German for Historians
Course code FJC/0374
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zakarová Markéta, Mgr.
  • Škvára Martin, Mgr.
Course content
1. Romanesque style. 2. Gothic style. 3. Baroque style. 4. Renaissance. 5. Nobility, nobility titles. 6. Townspeople, Medieval and Early age towns. 7. Religion, the church, reformation. 8. Middle Ages. 9. Modern Times. 10. Modern Era. 11. World war I. and II. 12. Archival science. 13. Auxiliary Sciences of History. The texts will be chosen according to students´ interests. The goal is to increase vocabulary connected to particular topics and develop ability to work with texts.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to gain ability to understand texts of students of History, Cultural- Historical Regionalistics and Auxiliary Sciences of History. The learning is based on short thematic texts. There are focused vocabulary understanding and collocations typical for historical texts. Simultaneously is explained grammar according to particular morphological phenomena. All the teaching is organised in German language and focuses English for historians. Home preparation is necessary, especially short translations from German language or presentations in special language.
Ability to read historical texts in German language and understanding of their content. Ability to talk on basic historical topics. Ability to create a simple presentation on a topic related to studies. (eg. bachelor or magister thesis).
Prerequisites
There is expected at least A2 level according to Common European Language Framework for German. Necessary at least passive knowledge of past tense and passive voice and related syntax patterns. The course is not designed for beginners.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Regular attendance at seminars, regular preparation, active cooperation, regular homework, short presentation on given topic. The priority is learning the relevant vocabulary.
Recommended literature
  • A. Breitsameter, S. Glas-Peters, A. Pude. Menschen A2.1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Arbeitsbuch. Německo, 2017. ISBN 978-3-19-311902-5.
  • D. Dusilová- M. Ebel- R. Geodert- L. Vachalovská. Cvičebnice německé gramatiky. Praha, 1998.
  • Dudenredaktion. Standardwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Německo, 2018.
  • H. Dreyer, R. Schmitt. Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik. Německo, 2006.
  • Ch. Habersack, A. Pude, F. Specht. Menschen A2.1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch. Německo, 2017. ISBN 978-3-19-301902-8.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Cultural and Historical Regional Studies (A) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Documentation of Historical Memorials (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching of History for Secondary Schools (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Cultural History (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History with Education Emphasis (Two Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (Single Subject) (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Cultural History (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Middle School (Single Subject) (A14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (Single Subject) (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -