| Course title | Contemporary Developments in German-Speaking Countries |
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| Course code | KGER/AKD |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 2 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Migration and other problems in a multicultural society 2. European integration and globalization 3. Coming to terms with the history of totalitarian regimes 4. Political parties and conflicts 5. Recent economic developments 6. East and West Germany after unification 7. Education and reforms 8. Current cultural life 9. Federalism 10. The German army and its role in society 11. Collective national identities and Euroregions 12. Protection of the environment
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to provide students with the most important current events and topics in the German language area, especially in the field of politics, culture and society. Students will get acquainted with relevant media (printed and electronic) and with methods of discursive-analytical approach to material. Topics will be chosen according to the current socio-political situation and interest in the course.
The student - is able to work critically with German-language primary and secondary sources; - is able to identify a problem independently and interpret the text; - improved their ability to argue in discussions; - improved in writing; - expanded vocabulary in the field of history and culture; - is familiar with the geography of the German-speaking area; - is familiar with the historical and cultural development of German-speaking areas. |
| Prerequisites |
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no prerequisites
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
To obtain credit - Active participation in seminars - Written test |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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