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Course: German Cultural Studies - Lecture

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Course title German Cultural Studies - Lecture
Course code KGN/KP12
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
Series of lectures providing an overview of all expressions of German/Austrian/Swiss culture, history, history of ideas, history of arts, social, political and media events.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Series of lectures providing an overview of all expressions of German/Austrian/Swiss culture, history, history of ideas, history of arts, social, political and media events.
The lecture aims at introducing students to the problems, issues and methods used in certain disciplines the knowledge of which is essential for the study of the German society and culture. Recently, a crucial role has been played by the discussed model "German studies as a cultural science". The resulting competence consists in: general knowledge of culture, history, art, thought etc. in German speaking countries and the ability to interpret a German text/Sachtext, complex as regards its content and linguistic features.
Prerequisites
The lecture is intended for all students of the Palacký University. Students of other than German studies programme who sign up for this "course" can choose any actual seminar/exercises/lecture from the modular selection of the Department for German studies that belongs to the "Culture and Society" modulus - formerly called "Conversational exercises". Actual selection of all "Conversational exercises" courses including the timetable details is to be found before the beginning of each term on the departmental web pages www.germanistika.cz.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Completion requirements will be specified by individual lecturers. The series of lectures will be completed with an oral or written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Brandes, Detlef. (2005). Der Weg zur Vertreibung 1938 - 1945. Pläne und Entscheidungen zum "Transfer" der Deutschen aus der Tschechoslowakei und aus Polen. München.
  • Brandt, Ahasver von. (2007). Werkzeug des Historikers. Eine Einführung in die Historischen Hilfswissenschaften. Stuttgart.
  • Brunn, Gerhard. (2002). Die europäische Einigung. Stuttgart.
  • Burckhardt, Jacob. (1995). Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien. Essen.
  • Duchhardt, Heinz. (2003). Europa am Vorabend der Moderne 1650-1800. Stuttgart.
  • Elias, Norbert. (1997). Über den Prozess der Zivilisation. 2. Bd.. Frankfurt a.M.
  • Fisch, Jörg. (2002). Europa im Zeitalter von Wachstum und Gleichheit 1850-1914. Stuttgart.
  • Gellner, Ernest. (1991). Nationalismus und Moderne. Berlin.
  • Goetz, Hans Werner. (2000). Proseminar Geschichte: Mittelalter. Stuttgart.
  • Görtemaker, Manfred. (1999). Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. München.
  • Gründer, Horst. (2000). Geschichte der deutschen Kolonien. Paderborn.
  • Hobsbawm, Eric. (1998). Das Zeitalter der Extreme. Weltgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Stuttgart.
  • Kocka, Jürgen. (2001). Das lange 19. Jahrhundert. Stuttgart.
  • Kolb, Eberhard. (1984). Die Weimarer Republik. München.
  • Müller, Winfried. (2002). Die Aufklärung. München.
  • Padberg, Lutz E. von. (2006). Christianisierung im Mittelalter. Darmstadt.
  • Sellin, Volker. (2005). Einführung in die Geschichtswissenschaft. Göttingen.
  • Siemann, Wolfram. (1995). Vom Staatenbund zum Nationalstaat - Deutschland 1806-1871. München.
  • Sösemann, Bernd (Hrsg.). (2002). Der Nationalsozialismus und die deutsche Gesellschaft. München.
  • Wildt, Michael. (2008). Geschichte des Nationalsozialismus. Göttingen.


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 (2015) 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 Philology (2015) 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: -
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 for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2017) 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 (2017) 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: -
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 01.05.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025