15NJNJ027 - Knowledge of Austria

Course specification
Course title Knowledge of Austria
Acronym 15NJNJ027
Study programme German language and literature
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status
      Condition - Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal Exploring contemporary Austria (recent history, politics, social and educational system, culture, everyday life.) Acquiring competence for successful communication in everyday situations in Austria. Better understanding of foreign and one's own culture, nurturing tolerance, understanding diversity and multiculturalism. Development of skills and resourcefulness in applying acquired knowledge.
      The outcome The student possesses general knowledge of contemporary Austria, specific knowledge of specific fields which are studied in depth in practical exercise classes (history, politics, social system, educational system, culture, everyday life) as well as the skills to find and present that knowledge. The student also acquires communication skills necessary for everyday situations in Austria, as well as developed tolerance towards intercultural differences. Not only does the student notice the similarities and differences between his or her own and foreign culture, but also between personal and socially conditioned attitudes.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Austrian history after 1945. Austria today. Geographical features of Austria. Government and social structure, foreign and domestic policy, Austria in Europe. Economy, education and social life of Austrian people. Cultural life: art, cultural centers and events; everyday life, holidays and customs.
      Contents of exercises Further study of certain aspects of contemporary Austria. Discussing critical points in the contact of foreign and one's own culture.
      Literature
      1. Kleindel, Walter: Österreich : Zahlen, Daten, Fakten. Salzburg: A&M, 2004. (Original title)
      2. Rauscher, Hans et al.: Das Buch Österreich. Wien: Verlag Christian Brandstätter, 2005. (Original title)
      3. Vocelka, Karl: Geschichte Österreichs : Kultur – Gesellschaft – Politik. München: Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, 2004. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2 1
      Methods of teaching Lectures, presentations, discussions.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures Test paper 55
      Practical lessons 2 Oral examination
      Projects 15
      Colloquia 28
      Seminars
      Vrh strane