Course: Current Issues in the German Speaking Area

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Course title Current Issues in the German Speaking Area
Course code KGER/K0931
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Němec Miroslav, doc. Dr. phil.
Course content
1. Migration and issues in the 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 after the reunification 7. education and reforms 8. current cultural life 9. federalism 10. German army and its role in the society 11. collective national identity and the Euregio-organizations 12. environmental protection

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course consists in providing an understanding of important political, social and cultural events and debates taking place in the German speaking countries today. The participants will become familiar with the relevant print and online media and learn how to develop a perspective based on the critical discourse analysis approach.The topics will be chosen in coordination with the participants.
- Acquisition and development of intercultural competence - Acquisition and development of media competence - Acquisition of cultural/ regional knowledge in the area of the discussed topics
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
- Regular and active participation in the seminar - Readings and preparing tasks at home - Autonomous research and analysis in print and online media and presentation of the results
Recommended literature
  • literatura. dle aktuální nabídky.


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): Intercultural German Studies (A14) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -