NI02_04 The Dutch Society; Culture and History of the Netherlands

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
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. Nele Rampart
Timetable
Mon 18:20–19:55 G01
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
  • Jos van der Lans & Herman Vuijsje, Lage landen, hoge sprongen. Nederland in de twintigste eeuw, 2003.
  • Moje Nizozemsko. Encyklopedie nizozemské duše, Praha, 2007.
  • J.C.H. Blom & E. Lamberts (red.), Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden, Baarn, 2001.
  • De reeks “Hollandse maatjes” in De standaard 14 & 15 juni 2008 – 4 juli 2008.
Assessment methods
lessons take place every week - lecture and a seminar - written credit test at the end of the term + oral presentation during the term
Language of instruction
Dutch
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2023.
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