IRE214 Culture, Society and Politics in the German-speaking Countries

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2018
Rozsah
1/1/0. 4 kr. Doporučované ukončení: zk. Jiná možná ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Maya Higgins, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D. (pomocník)
Garance
prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Kříž, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
St 14:00–15:40 P21
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Cíle předmětu
This interdisciplinary course provides students with an extensive introduction to the three largest German-speaking societies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. During the semester, we will review and discuss specific social, political, and cultural events occurring in the last century that highly affected the different German-speaking countries. Contemporary political developments will also be discussed and evaluated against the background of historical processes. Among the various topics included in the course are: European politics and world wars; the German split and reunification; social diversity and contemporary minority culture. Students will become familiar with histories, politics and cultural diversity in the German-speaking countries. Students will gain ninsights into ideas, trends and discourses that have shaped the contemporary German, Austrian and Swiss societies. Gaining relevant knowledge would enable students to discuss similarities and differences as well as analyze current events in a larger spectrum (the future of the EU, rise of the political right, etc.).
Osnova
  • Topics: 1) Introduction 2) Germany (Introduction to Germany, German Culture and Religion, History and the history of thought/ideas, German Politics I, German Politics II: Minorities) 3) Austria (Introduction to Austria, History and the history of ideas, Culture and Religion, Austrian Politics) 4) Switzerland (Introduction to Switzerland, History and the history of ideas, Culture and Religion, Swiss Politics)
Metody hodnocení
Grades Grades will be based on the final exam (75%), attendance (10%) and in-class participation: (15%). To get a good participation evaluation, it is not necessary to make many comments; Rare but thoughtful comments suffice. Reading the mandatory items for each lecture is important, so is attendance- a maximum of 2-missed class is tolerated. Missing further classes would result in a reduction of your grade. Exam At the end of the semester, a home exam will be sent out. Students will have 48h to answer the exam’s question and submit it via email. Late submissions (up to 2h) will result in a lower grade but are accepted. Additional delay in submission is not acceptable. The exam will be further discussed in the final session of the course. General Notes This course is offered in English with all readings and discussions in this language. Don't worry if English is not your native language- minor linguistic errors will not affect the assessment of your work. Even though this is a lecture and not a seminar your active participation in class is expected and particularly valued.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
!The course will start in October! Please, check the schedule!
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Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2019.