UCJNCOBP13 Cultural studies II

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mathias Becker, M.A. (lecturer)
PhDr. Mathias Becker, M.A. (seminar tutor)
doc. Dr. phil. Martin Maurach (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Miroslav Urbanec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Miroslav Urbanec, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Thu 10:35–11:20 H10
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UCJNCOBP13/A: Thu 11:25–12:10 H10, M. Becker
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the history and culture of Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. In the center of attention are selected historical epochs, their most important events and personalities. Attention is also paid to cultural life, geography, economics, gastronomy, customs and traditions of individual countries.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to identify and describe the most important historical epochs in the history of the countries studied. The student is able to identify and summarize the most important features of political, economic and cultural life in each country.
Syllabus
  • 1. Geography and population of Austria 2. Introduction to Austrian history (Babenberg and Habsburgs) 3. Austria from the First World War to the present (1918 to the present) 4. Habsburgs - European family and myth (important Habsburgs, films, literature, places connected with the Habsburgs) 5. History marketing - Commercialization of history and monuments on the example of the city of Vienna 6. Gastronomy and tourism in Austria, customs and traditions of Austria 7. Länder, regions and cities in Austria (taking into account the use of knowledge of Austrian realities in tourism, mainly in guide activities) 8. Realities - Switzerland (population, languages, culture and history, traditions, customs, festivities) 9. Regions and cities in Switzerland (taking into account the use of knowledge of Swiss realities in tourism) 10. Economy and tourism in Switzerland 11. Liechtenstein - realities and history 12. Luxembourg - realities and history 13. Summary and exercises
Literature
    required literature
  • Zöllner, E.: Geschichte Österreichs. Von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart. München: R. Oldenburg, 1990.
  • Maissen, T.: Geschichte der Schweiz. Hier und jetzt. Stuttgart: Reclam, 2015.
  • Vocelka, K.: Geschichte Österreichs. Kultur – Gesellschaft – Politik. München: Wilhelm Heyne, 2002.
    recommended literature
  • Pauly, M.: Geschichte Luxemburgs. München: Beck, 2011.
  • Beattie, D.: Liechtenstein. Geschichte und Gegenwart. Triesen: van Eck Verlag, 2005.
Teaching methods
lecture, seminar
Assessment methods
written test, attendance (75%)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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