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| GERM0004-1 | Dutch civilisation
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Gert Meesters |
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| Language : | Dutch language |
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| Course contents : | This course deals with every important aspect of Dutch and Flemish society and civilization (institutions, political parties, media, education, religion, etc.) but also with the history and the physical, economic and social geography of the Netherlands and Flanders. History, arts and cultural life are the most important parts of the course. Special attention is paid to popular culture (especially music) and contemporary politics. |
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| Course objective : | This course is meant to provide the student with the necessary background to understand Dutch and Flemish culture, to stimulate reflection upon his or her own culture and upon interculturality and finally to stimulate a critical attitude towards all sources of information, especially towards the media. |
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| Prerequisites : | Good comprehension of spoken and written Dutch. |
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| Organization : | Time span: 30 hours in the second semester. (2 hours per week) Room and time: See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires |
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| Written notes : | Course notes will be available through this website: https://my.ulg.ac.be
Recommended reading: Dutch and Flemish newspapers and weeklies. |
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| Assessment : | Oral exam in June. A few written assignments, which are scheduled during the course, will be taken into account to determine the final result of the exam. |
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| Contacts : | Holder Gert MEESTERS, lecteur
Département de Langues et littératures modernes
Place Cockerill, 3-5 à B-4000 Liège Tel. 04 366 57 03 E-mail: Gert.Meesters@ulg.ac.be
Secretary
Cathérine JOUCK
Tel. : 04 366 53 92 |
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