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Austrian Culture and History (E)

Niveau

First Cycle

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

Introduction in Austrian History and Culture

Prerequisites for the course

None

Course content

Introduction to Austrian cultural history with a special focus on the culture and history of Kufstein and the Tyrol. The course is designed to familiarize students with the place where they will spend their semester abroad and to give them a deeper understanding of cultural-historical phenomena.

Course structure:
Theory: Lecture on the basics of cultural history, as well as the history and culture of Kufstein, the Tyrol and Austria.
Practice: 3 excursions to Kufstein, Innsbruck, Salzburg.
Group work: Discussion of the communication of cultural-historical content.

Recommended specialist literature

None (to prepare for your exam you will get a short script)

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam
Presentation
Participation

Language

English

Number of ECTS credits awarded

3

Semester hours per week

Planned teaching and learning method

lecture, presentations, excursions, discussions

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

2

Type of course/module

Type of course