30205
Advanced Lecture Course
SoSe 14: Cultural Differences and Similarities between the Member States of the European Union
Christian von Scheve
Comments
What are the major cultural differences between the Member States of the European Union? How can one explain these differences? Are the cultural differences diminishing so that one can speak of a unified European culture? These are the three systematic research questions which underlie the structure of the lecture. The course will apply these questions to the different dimensions of culture. Apart from factual information, the course presents an overview of the different sociological concepts of culture and how different authors have used their concept to analyze cultural differences between European countries. The lecture will cover the following topics:
1. Different meanings of the term "Culture"
2. Europe's language constellations
3. Religion and secularization in Europe
4. Ethnic minorities in Europe
5. From materialistic to post-materialistic values
6. Europe in the context of a world culture
7. Collective identity and collective memories
8. Class differences in life style and cultural consumption
Exam
Written exam (90 minutes, July 14th 2014, 10:00)
The exam refers to the lecture and the slides (available on Blackboard) and the required readings in the syllabus (marked with an asterisk).
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13 Class schedule
Additional appointments
Mon, 2014-10-13 10:00 - 12:00Nachschreibeklausur
Mon, 2014-10-27 10:00 - 12:00
Nachschreibeklausur
Regular appointments
Mon, 2014-04-14 10:00 - 12:00
Fri, 2014-04-25 14:00 - 18:00
Mon, 2014-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-05-12 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-06-16 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-06-23 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-07-07 10:00 - 12:00
Mon, 2014-07-14 10:00 - 12:00