Cultural history of the Netherlands

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWTLN0010 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Frank Willaert Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No prerequisites *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Basic knowledge of the history of the Low Countries; understanding that seemingly self-evident concepts as 'Nederlands', 'Vlaams' etc. were the imprevisible outcome of an interplay of numerous historical factors; ability to interpret canonised cultural artefacts within their historical context. 3. Course content Discussion of the most important cultural movements, genres and artefacts in the Low Countries within their political, economical and social context. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Will be made available on Blackboard. 7. Recommended reading - study material Lamberts, Emiel and Blom, J.C.H. Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden. 3d edition, Baarn, HBUitgevers, 2003, XII-420 p. American edition: History of the Low Countries. New York- Oxford, 1999, 504 p. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 11/08/2009 18:07 frank.willaert