This course explores the main intellectual, cultural and political traditions of Europe. Lecturers in the fields of history, philosophy, religion, art and other fields in the humanities will introduce students to key issues in European civilization from its ancient origins in Greece and Rome to the present. What are the distinctive characteristics of European civilization?
How did unique political concepts such as citizenship, human rights and democracy evolve? Which distinctive trajectories can one distinguish in the development of religions, fundamentalism, tolerance and the relation between church and state? How to explain the stunning contributions to literacy, scholarship and science? How did European nations cope with the challenges of totalitarianism, racism and the political ideologies of the twentieth century? How did Europe deal with questions of national identity, immigration and integration?Students will discuss these topics in small seminar groups and analyze a number key issues in small assignments.
Period
18-07-2011 - 29-06-2011 (-2 weeks)
Target group
The course has a focus on the humanities and in offering this as a broad framework it is a challenging course for students from all fields of studis with an interest in history.
Course aim
Giving students an introduction to the main intellectual, cultural and political traditions of Europe.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 865: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Dr. Jaap Verheul
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
European History: From Plato to NATO
