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Lecturer(s)
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Křížová Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Bergerová Karolína, Mgr.
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Course content
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The course covers the following topics: 1.The Kingdom of Belgium - physical and political geography, official languages, the provinces. 2. Belgium - state system, government and politics. 3. Belgium - the royal family, state symbols and holidays. 4. Belgian products and companies, economic situation of Belgium. 5. Stereotypes about Belgium and the Belgians 6. Cultural differences between the Netherlands and Flanders 7. Traditional and modern architecture in Flanders. 8. Flemish painting and culture, museums
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
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Learning outcomes
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The lectures provide an overview of institutions, culture and geography of the Dutch-speaking language area, in the summer semester mainly focusing on Flanders (Belgium). Attention is paid not only to physical and political geography, but also to cultural realities and economic situation. Current social events in the Dutch-speaking area are also monitored during the semester. During the lessons, which are mostly in Czech, examples from the recommended study literature and various videos are used. Students prepare powerpoint presentations on the chosen topic and make them available on the moodle electronic learning platform. At the end of the semester, basic knowledge is tested by means of a written didactic test, which includes, among other things, a blind map and examples of the most famous works of art. Then the students pass the oral exam (an overview of institutions, culture and geography of the Dutch-speaking language area), to which they will bring a list of the read literature.
Get awareness of key knowledge of geography, culture, social and political events of Belgium, with a focus on Flanders (the Flemish Region). Students also become familiar with the most important representatives of Dutch painting.
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Prerequisites
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The knowledge of Dutch is not expected, the course is mainly in Czech. Passing the course Reálie 1 in the winter semester is expected, passing the course History, eventually Geography of the Netherlands/Belgium is an advantage.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Student performance, Didactic Test
Short presentation on any topic discussed by using technical equipment (Power-Point, Moodle). Written test examining the acquisition of knowledge of the discussed issues - Belgium/Flanders. Oral exam (an overview of institutions, culture and geography of the Dutch-speaking language area + a list of the read literature).
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Recommended literature
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časopis Ne-Be. Praha.
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(2012). Kulturní křižovatky: Praha - Brusel, Češi a Belgičané v dialogu. Praha:Prostor.
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Portaal belgium.be.
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Istendael, G., & Irmannová, J. (1998). Belgický labyrint. Praha: Cinemax.
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Vandeputte, O., & Krijtová, O. (1996). Nizozemština: jazyk dvaceti miliónů Nizozemců a Vlámů. Rekkem: Stichting Ons Erfdeel.
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