Course: History of Central Europe II

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Course title History of Central Europe II
Course code UHV/DSE2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Stoklasová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Enlightened absolutism in the Habsburg Monarchy, the rise of Prussia, the downfall of the Polish State, the Napoleonic attacks and the disintegration of the Holy Roman Empire, the Congress of Vienna, Classicism, Romanticism, Biedermeier The Habsburg Monarchy in the 1st half of the 19th century, the revolution of 1848, the Habsburg Monarchy in the 2nd half of the 19th century, the National Revival, the unification of Germany The Industrial Revolution and the commencement of capitalism, the superpower rivalry, the First World War and its consequences, the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic, the culture at the turn of the century Pre-war Czechoslovakia and its demise, Central Europe on the way to the Second World War, its course and consequences The division of post-war Europe and the development of the Soviet bloc, the renewal of Czechoslovakia and its development in 1945-1989

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide a basic knowledge of the historical development in Central Europe in the period from the 9th century to the 20th century. The main attention will be paid to the political and cultural development of the Czech Crown Lands, which will be supplemented with the outline of the development in neighbouring countries, or with setting selected events in the historical European context.
Students will gain a basic overview of historical development in Central Europe in the period from the 19th to the 20th century.
Prerequisites
The course is primarily intended for the students of historical-and-literary studies, or for the students who did not undergo grammar school (three/four-year) history course.
UHV/DSE1

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Participation in seminars (maximum of 3 unexcused absences), self-study of selected chapters, the achievement of relevant evaluation in running written tests.
Recommended literature
  • Oxfordský atlas moderních světových dějin. Praha, 1991. ISBN 80-207-0317-9.
  • Hlavačka, M. Dějepis pro gymnázia a střední školy 3, Novověk. Praha, 2006.
  • Klímová Eva. Atlas světových dějin. 2, Středověk - Novověk. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-7011-344-8.
  • Klímová Eva. Atlas světových dějin. 2, Středověk ? Novověk. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-7011-344-8.
  • Kuklíkovi J. a J. Dějepis pro gymnázia a střední školy 4, Nejnovější dějiny. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-7235-175-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): Historical and Literary Studies (2015) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer