| Course title | The History of the Iberian Peninsula |
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| Course code | KHI/DIP |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Program: Block I 1. Hispania as part of the Roman Empire - administrative division, administration, economic significance, urbanization, population, culture (the process of romanization of the Iberian Peninsula (hereinafter referred to as IP) with all its consequences to this day) 2. Muslim influence on IP - crisis of "barbarian" kingdoms versus expansion of Muslims in North Africa, context and consequences of invasion, situation in Al-Andalus during Muslim occupation (administration, religion, society) 3. Reconquista on IP - definition of the term, context, course, specifics, setting in the framework of crusades, consequences - the emergence of Christian medieval states in the IP 4. Overseas discoveries of the 15th century - course and destination (Africa, Atlantic, Asia), implications (political, economic and cultural) for both IP and Europe 5. The Golden Age of Iberian Overseas Cruises in the 16th century - competition of Portugal and Spain, conquest and colonization of the New World, Africa, religious situation on the continent (Jews, Muslims, Christians, origin and functioning of the Iberian Inquisition) 6. Towards Enlightened Absolutism - The Iberian Union under Habsburg rule and its implications for developments in Portugal and Spain - The situation overseas, moving Asia's focus to the New World, the competition of new powers, restoring Portugal's independence and its consequences Block II 7. Loss of American colonies - War of the Spanish succession, the emergence of the Bourbon dynasty and their reform efforts, Napoleon's invasion and struggle for Latin American independence from the Iberian perspective 8. Long 19th century decline - the onset of liberalism, the corrosion of the great power of Spain, the internal crisis and civil war, the first Spanish Republic and the restauration of monarchy, slow industrialization and social transformation 9. Spain-American War and entry to the 20th Century - Loss of the last colonies on the Spanish side and the expansion of Portugal in Africa, the proclamation of republics and the absence in the Great War 10. The onset of the Iberian dictatorships - The 1929 economic crisis and its social impact, the coup in Portugal and the Spanish Civil War 11. Franco and Salazar - Anatomy of both regimes, their political system, economy, society and foreign relations 12. Decolonization, democratization and entry into the European structures - development after the year 1975, constitutions, granting of autonomy, the problem of Catalonia, relations with former colonies and other important issues
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The History of the Iberian Peninsula course focuses on the development of this area in a historical perspective. It covers the period from Antiquity to the present, focusing on the most important issues and features of each epoch. The whole course is conceived as "selected chapters", but we will follow them chronologically so that students can better understand the continuity of the Pyrenean life. In the first block, we will focus mainly on the history of Portugal and its overseas possessions in the Middle Ages and early modern times, and we will also focus on the history of Spain and its colonies in the New World. The second block focuses on the gradual decline of the global empires of Spain and Portugal in the 18th and 19th centuries. The conclusion of the course deals with the 20th century, the analysis of Iberian dictatorships, their fall and the aftermath. After completing this optional course, the student understands the patterns and features of development in the southwestern tip of Europe. He is able to analyse, identify and evaluate the processes of political development and the transformation of socio-economic structures typical of the Iberian Peninsula and its colonies in the New World and elsewhere. The student should be able to analyse local problems, not as a series of facts and data, but instead should be able to interpret each of the facts in the broader and deeper context of today's and historically globalized world. Students should also deepen their critical thinking, precisely in the spirit of René Descartes: Cogito ergo sum.
The aim of this course is to present the historical, social and economic perspective and to introduce students to the most important features of the Iberian Peninsula region. There is no need for prior knowledge because one of the goals is to broaden and deepen students' knowledge from grammar school and bachelor program. We will focus primarily on the wider context of this area and not on facts. Emphasis will be placed on the involvement of Spain and Portugal in the World history. |
| Prerequisites |
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None
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Essay, Student performance, Seminar Work
20% - attendance - two absences will be allowed 30% - reading of texts and active participation in classroom 30% - book review with Iberian theme, range about 5 standard pages 20% - report from any Iberian event |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA19) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): History (2019) | Category: History courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): History (2019) | Category: History courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): History (2012) | Category: History courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA20) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA19) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA20) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA21) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): History (2019) | Category: History courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |