Course: German-Speaking Societies and History

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Course title German-Speaking Societies and History
Course code KGER/KREA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
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. Geography and population 2. Historical geography 3. Political geography of Germany 4. Political geography of Austria and Switzerland 5. Social geography of Germany 6. Social geography of Austria and Switzerland 7. Political system in Germany 8. The federalism of Germany, Austria and Switzerland 9. German-speaking countries and the EU 10. Economy, transport, and lifestyle 11. Cultural centres 12. Customs and ethnology 13. Relations to the Czech lands and Czech culture

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
This course examines the geography, politics, and the cultural and economic development of the German-speaking countries (i.e. Germany, Austria, Switzerland). We will also study the customs and ethnology of these cultures, together with their relations to the Czech lands and culture.
The student " Can work with a map and with secondary literature " Can interpret and compare, and creatively work with the information " Is familiar with the culture and politics of the German-speaking countries and can apply them in his/her studies
Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
To obtain credit " Regular participation in seminars " Completion of assignments
Recommended literature
  • Landeskunde Deutschland: Lehr- und Übungsbuch für den Bachelor-Studiengang. Reálie Německa. Kultur und Gesellschaft in Deutschland. Plzeň, 2012.
  • Stolper, Ingo. Landeskunde Deutschland: Lehr- und Übungsbuch für den Bachelor-Studiengang. Liberec, 2010.


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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer