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Study Course Description

History of Culture

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_266
Branch of Science
Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music); Culture Theory
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Person and Property Defence
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To extend the students’ knowledge of the processes in the development of culture in the world and in Latvia from the ancient times until today. Tasks: 1. Help students to understand the interconnection between the development of culture in the world and in Latvia; 2 Evaluate the cultural situation of the peoples of the world and Latvia in different periods of history.

Preliminary Knowledge

Prior knowledge is not necessary.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to demonstrate comprehensive and specialised knowledge and understanding of the world culture from the most ancient times to the present.

Skills

1.Able to apply general and special terminology, carry out practical tasks related to the world culture from the most ancient times to the present day; Able to prepare a written report on a topic related to the world culture, analyse the world culture and provide constructive solutions to the world culture and present a report.

Competences

1.Able to characterise and analyse practical issues of the world culture, select and use information on topical issues of the world culture.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Analysis of literature, information gathering on the Internet, consultations, discussions.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Passed regular tests, a report.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept of culture. Ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture.
  1. Lecture

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept of culture. Ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept of culture. Ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Postmodern culture. Culture of other nations.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Postmodern culture. Culture of other nations.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept of culture. Ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Culture of the Renaissance. Western European culture (16th -20th centuries).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Postmodern culture. Culture of other nations.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Culture of Latvia (13th century - the beginning of 20th century). History of the period of the First Republic of Latvia. Culture of Latvia during Soviet and German occupation. Topicalities of the post-Soviet cultural life.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Ansone.E. Padomjzemes mitoloģija.-R., 2008.

2.

Apīnis A. Grāmata un latviešu sabiedrība līdz 19.gs.v.- R., 1991.

3.

Arheoloģija un etnogrāfija. Apcerējumi par Latvijas iedzīvotāju darba un sadzīves tradīciju vēsturi.- R., 1970., 1973., 1983., 1994., 1996.

4.

Austrums Ģ. Tautas senās godu un audzināšanas tradīcijas.- R., 1993.

5.

Avotiņa A. Latvijas kultūras vēsture. –R, 2004

6.

Balodis A. Latvijas un latviešu tautas vēsture.- R., 1991.

7.

Berelis G. Latviešu literatūras vēsture.- R., 1999.

8.

Bēms R. Apceres par Latvijas mākslu 100 gados. 18. gs.b. – 19.gs.b.- R., 1984.

9.

Blanks E. Latvju tautiskā atmoda.- R., 1994.

10.

Cielava S. Arhitektūras stili Latvijā.- R., 1998.

11.

Gimbutiene M. Balti aizvēsturiskajos laikos.- R., 1993.

12.

Gerharde –Upieniece G. Māksla un Latvijas valsts 1918-1940. –Rīga, 2016

13.

Filips Lī Ralfs u.c. Pasaules civilizācijas 3 sējumos. R., 1.sēj. 1998, 2.sēj. 1999, 3.sēj. 2000.

14.

Ideju vēsture Latvijā.- R., 1995.

15.

Mitoloģijas enciklopēdija 2 sējumos, 1.sēj. 1993., 2.sēj.1994.

16.

Mūrnieks A., Ieskats kultūras un reliģiju vēsturē, 2 sējumos, 1.sējums 1999., 2. sēj. 2000.

17.

Rubenis A. 20.gadsimta kultūra. – R., 2004.

18.

Sparitis O. Esejas par Latvijas sakrālo kultūru.-R., 2015.

19.

Šļapins I. Jauno latviešu valoda. –R., 2017.

20.

Vipers B. Eiropas kultūrvēsturiskie laikmeti. – R., 1999.

Other Information Sources

1.

Žurnāli “Domuzīme”, “Rīgas laiks”

2.

www.kultura.lv , satori.lv