Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Duizend jaar Europese cultuur II: De late middeleeuwen" is a course offered by the VU University.

Course Description

This course provides a broad panorama of European cultural history from the year 1000, with special attention to the Dutch-speaking part of it. The course is taught by five lecturers from different disciplines, each covering important concepts and developments from their field of expertise.

Course Structure

The course consists of 10 lectures with room for questions during and after the lectures.

Literature

A printed syllabus is provided.

Study Load

There is no study load required for this course.

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

Additional Information

This course is part of the "Leergang Duizend jaar Europese cultuurgeschiedenis" but is open to all interested parties. The first refresher course makes it possible to follow this part separately.

Lecturers

The course will be taught by five lecturers, each a specialist in their field:

• drs. Duco Burgers, germanist and pianist
• dr. Simon Burgers, composer and neerlandicus
• drs. Han van der Horst, historian
• drs. Baukje Prins, philosopher and neerlandicus
• Krzysztof Dobrowolski-Onclin, art historian

Testimonials

Previous students have praised the course, saying:

• “Great compliment for the enthusiasm with which the lecturers give their lectures. The structure of the different parts fits well together, the lecturers tell entertainingly and make many interesting and fun connections.”
• “I have a lot of admiration for the lecturers who have to make a hellish choice every time in the enormous amount of available material. I'm looking forward to the next series.”
• “Nice course. I enjoyed it again. Lecturers tune in well with the group. I really see a team that takes care of the course together.”