Course: History of the 19th Century

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Course title History of the 19th Century
Course code KGN/KAH19
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Horňáček Milan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The aim of the lecture is to familiarise students with both the fundamental political, social and economic processes and the ideological structures and forms of knowledge that have shaped this century. The focus will be primarily on German history, which will serve as a starting point for explaining global phenomena and processes. Lecture topics: The French Revolution and its influence on Germany; Liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism - their origins and development; nationalism - a product of the 19th century?; demographic changes; new forms of knowledge and knowledge transfer; new media; imperialism, racism, German colonies; religiosity, secularisation; emancipation in the world of labor

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the lecture is to familiarise students with the most significant events and trends in German history during the 'long' 19th century, i.e. from the French Revolution to the outbreak of the First World War. The lecture will not focus solely on political and social history, but also on changes in attitudes and everyday life. Lecture topics: The French Revolution and its influence on Germany; Liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism - their origins and development; nationalism - a product of the 19th century?; demographic changes; new forms of knowledge and knowledge transfer; new media; imperialism, racism, German colonies; religiosity, secularisation; emancipation in the world of labor
Knowledge of the key events and trends in German history during the 'long' 19th century, i.e. 1789-1914 Placing these events and trends within a European context. An overview of the most significant changes in society, the economy and science during this period.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of German at least at B1 level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Oral examination - lecture content and compulsory reading.
Recommended literature
  • Evans, Richard. Das europäische Jahrhundert: Ein Kontinent im Umbruch - 1815-1914. München. 2018.
  • Fisch, Jörg. (2002). Europa im Zeitalter von Wachstum und Gleichheit 1850-1914. Stuttgart.
  • Gellner, Ernest. (1991). Nationalismus und Moderne. Berlin.
  • Gründer, Horst. (2000). Geschichte der deutschen Kolonien. Paderborn.
  • Kocka, Jürgen. Kampf um die Moderne: Das lange 19. Jahrhundert in Deutschland. Stuttgart. 2021.
  • Siemann, Wolfram. (1995). Vom Staatenbund zum Nationalstaat - Deutschland 1806-1871. München.


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): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2022) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019_24) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -