NI02_04 The Dutch Society; Culture and History of the Netherlands

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd, M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd, M.A.
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 15:50–17:25 G32
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NI01_01 Practical Dutch I/1
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In this course students are introduced in a number of essentials about the Netherlands, covering various fields: geography, politics, media, culture, etc. Every class focusses on a certain topic, the starting point mostly being a recent event in Dutch society that is studied in depth and put into historical perspective. Main objective of this course is that students not only acquire basic knowledge about the Netherlands, but also that they are able to formulate their point of view in current discussions. As the emphasis is on current events, students are encouraged to consult Dutch newspapers and other media.
Syllabus
  • Geography, climate, population and languages
  • History
  • Colonialisation
  • The Second World War
  • Culture, media, sports and religion
  • Compartmentalization ("verzuiling")
  • Freedom and emancipation
  • Symbols of the Netherlands
  • The Dutch monarchy
  • Politics
  • Multiculturalism
  • Identity
Literature
  • E. Besamusca en J. Verheul (eds), Discovering the Dutch. On Culture and Society of the Netherlands, Amsterdam University Press, 2010.
  • De reeks “Hollandse maatjes” in De standaard 14 & 15 juni 2008 – 4 juli 2008.
  • Moje Nizozemsko. Encyklopedie nizozemské duše, Praha, 2007.
  • Jos van der Lans & Herman Vuijsje, Lage landen, hoge sprongen. Nederland in de twintigste eeuw, 2003.
  • J.C.H. Blom & E. Lamberts (red.), Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden, Baarn, 2001.
Teaching methods
A combination of lecture and seminar (two hours per week); within the class a combination of teacher-led activities and student-centered learning activities (presentations, discussions about current topics,...) will be employed.
Assessment methods
lessons take place every week - lecture and a seminar - written credit test at the end of the term + oral presentations during the term
Language of instruction
Dutch
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2023.
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