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Lecturer(s)
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Horňáček Milan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Voda Eschgfäller Sabine, Mgr. Dr.
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Course content
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The lecture is designed as an introduction to the structures, concepts, and events of the early modern period, aiming to provide students with foundational knowledge of the following thematic areas: the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the history of core ideas and concepts of the early modern period, estate society and its structure, everyday life, the Holy Roman Empire and its structure, voyages of discovery, forms of state in the early modern period, the beginnings of modern political thought, the city in the early modern period, and the Thirty Years' War.These topics are presented primarily through the example of the history of German-speaking countries, allowing students to familiarize themselves with them in greater detail.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The lecture is designed as an introduction to the structures, concepts, and events of the early modern period, aiming to provide students with foundational knowledge of the following thematic areas: the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the history of core ideas and concepts of the early modern period, estate society and its structure, everyday life, the Holy Roman Empire and its structure, voyages of discovery, forms of state in the early modern period, the beginnings of modern political thought, the city in the early modern period, and the Thirty Years' War.These topics are presented primarily through the example of the history of German-speaking countries, allowing students to familiarize themselves with them in greater detail.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain a basic overview of the structures, concepts, and events of the early modern period, with a focus on German-speaking countries. They will understand the processes of the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and the Thirty Years' War. Students will be able to describe the functioning of the estate society of the time, the Holy Roman Empire, the early modern city, and everyday life. They will also be oriented in the beginnings of modern political thought, the transformations of state forms, and the context of overseas discoveries. Furthermore, they will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to analyze the historical development of the Central European region.
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Prerequisites
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The lecture is intended for all students of the Palacký University.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam
The lecture concludes with an oral exam covering the lecture content and mandatory reading.
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Recommended literature
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Karl Vocelka. (2020). Frühe Neuzeit 1500-1800. München / Tübingen.
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Schulze, Winfried. (2009). Frühe Neuzeit. München.
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