History of Baltic German Culture
Course code
AIG6075.HT
old course code
AIG6075
Course title in Estonian
Baltisaksa kultuuri ajalugu
Course title in English
History of Baltic German Culture
ECTS credits
4.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To lay the basis for a deeper understanding of the evolution of Baltic German thought, its most important authors, topics and perspectives within the context of Estonian and German history, science and culture.
Brief description of the course
The lectures give an overview of the birth, development, different topics and importance of Baltic German thought in literature, philosophy, science and arts from the medieval times up to the 20th century. In the seminar we will focus in detail on some main texts, their authors, content and importance.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
After the course the student:
- can define “history of thought”
- is able to differentiate between different epochs in the history of Baltic German thought
- can explain the importance of history of thought for the construction of Baltic German identity
- is able to name the most important Baltic German natural scientists, philosophers, writers, and historians
- is able to describe the linkage between Baltic German history of thought with Estonian and German history and culture
- can verbalize his/her knowledge and analytical statements in a clear and grammatically correct form in written and spoken language
- is proficient in the style and language used in research
After the course the student:
- can define “history of thought”
- is able to differentiate between different epochs in the history of Baltic German thought
- can explain the importance of history of thought for the construction of Baltic German identity
- is able to name the most important Baltic German natural scientists, philosophers, writers, and historians
- is able to describe the linkage between Baltic German history of thought with Estonian and German history and culture
- can verbalize his/her knowledge and analytical statements in a clear and grammatically correct form in written and spoken language
- is proficient in the style and language used in research
Teacher
Ulrike Plath, PhD
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