NLII_07 History of Belgium

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
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
Thu 10:00–11:40 L31, except Thu 18. 4.
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
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Course objectives
In this course, students become acquainted with Belgium and the Dutch-speaking part (Flanders) in particular. By means of various themes, which are explored in depth and placed in a historical perspective, they acquire basic knowledge about Belgian history and society and gain insight into current discussions.
Learning outcomes
Students have insight into the state structure, politics and language situation of Belgium.They know important historical and contemporary figures and historical developments prior to and after the birth of Belgium. They are aware of current discussions and can interpret them (historically).
Syllabus
  • 1. State Structure and Geography
  • 2. History I (Ancient history & Middle Ages)
  • 3. History II (New Era & Modern Era)
  • 4. The Royal Family and Congo
  • 5. The First and Second World Wars
  • 6. The Flemish Movement
  • 7. The language situation
  • 8. Politics
  • 9. The Media, Religion and Migration
  • 10. Art and culture
  • 11. The Flemish Canon
Literature
    required literature
  • Remco Houtman-Janssen (eindredactie), De Canon van Vlaanderen in 60 vensters. Gent, 2003. 320s.
    recommended literature
  • G.G. Hellinga, Geschiedenis van Vlaanderen. De canon van het Vlaams verleden, Zutphen, 2010.
  • M. Reynebeau, Een geschiedenis van België, Tielt, 2004.
  • Gita Deneckere, Tom De Paepe, Bruno De Wever & Guy Vanthemsche, Een geschiedenis van België, Gent, 2017 (vierde, herwerkte druk).
  • J.C.H. Blom & E. Lamberts (red.), Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden, Baarn, 2001.
  • VAN REYBROUCK, David Grégoire. Congo : een geschiedenis. Amsterdam: Bezige Bij, 2010. 680 s. ISBN 9789023458661
  • ISTENDAEL, Geert van. Het Belgisch labyrint :de schoonheid der wanstaltigheid. Amsterdam: De Arbeiderspers, 1989, 333 s. ISBN 90-295-2296-8. info
    not specified
  • JANSSENS, G. and H. J. VANNISSELROY. Retour Brussel-Amsterdam. Groningen: Wolters-Noordhoff, 1990, 221 s. ISBN 90-01-43275-1. info
  • HAUWERMEIREN, Paul van and Femke SIMONIS. Waar Nederlands de voertaal is :Nederland - en Vlaanderenkunde. Brussel: Van In, 1990, 304 s. ISBN 90-306-2118-4. info
  • KOSSMANN-PUTO, J. A. and E. H. KOSSMANN. De Lage Landen : geschiedenis van de Noordelijke en Zuidelijke Nederlanden. Rekkem: Stichting Ons Erfdeel, 1988. ISBN 90-70831-18-X. info
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, such as discussions about current topics and small presentations about political parties and a topic from the Flemish Canon.
Assessment methods
Attendance is required (max. 2 absences). In preparation for the lectures students read texts from the Flemish Canon, watch videos and prepare questions. Their knowledge and historical understanding is tested by means of a written exam at the end of the semester.
Language of instruction
Dutch
Further Comments
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023.
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