Civilisation of the Dutch-speaking countries : The present [ LGERM1535 ]

A  good knowledge of Dutch, both spoken and written.

1. the material reality and the communities

2. political and social organisation (form of government)

3. moral attitudes

4. intellectual, philosophical and religious life

5. the hopes, failures and achievements of these communities

The course studies the major developments and structures in politics, social relationships and culture, and introduces the students to contemporary life in the German-, English- or Dutch-speaking communities in Europe. By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired in-depth knowledge of German-/ English-/ Dutch-speaking Europe.

Oral or written exam.

Formal lectures, personal reading.

In order to enable students to understand better the Dutch-speaking communities in Belgium and the Netherlands, the course explains how in Flanders and the Netherlands, culture and society developed historically towards the political, social and religious reality of the present day and age. It also discusses the role of the regions and communities in the context of the European Union. Students acquire more in-depth knowledge through personal reading of a course book.

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 Study aids: course book, text syllabus, video extracts of films, documentaries and archives.