The latvian academy of culture

The Author of the Course Lecturer Ieva Grāvīte

The objective of the Course The aim of the course is to introduce the students of the international culture relations “Latvia-Denmark” to Denmark’s achievements in the culture of Europe and the world. The course explores literature, philosophy, art, music, the theatre, the cinema and architecture.

Preconditions for the Acquisition of the Course the knowledge of the material of the preceding terms, ability to use Danish fluently (read, speak, write).

The Scope of the Course 1 term, 64 lectures and seminars, 4 academic hours a week, in the first term of the fourth year.

The number of Credit Points 2 points.

The Type of Assessment An oral test at the end of the term, 2 progress tests and a project work during the term.

The Contents of the Course see Appendix

Appendix

No	THEMES	HOURS
1.-2.	Introduction. The historical traditions of Danish culture and its conventions. The Northern element in Denmark’s history of culture. The Viking Age and its role in the history of culture Denmark and Europe. The outstanding architectual monuments in Denmark (Romanesque and Gothic). The castles of Denmark. The role of Copenhagen Academy of Arts in the development of art in Europe and Denmark.	8
3.-4.	"The Golden Age" in Danish culture.	8
5.-6.	The Skagen group of painters. The 20^th century in Danish art. The achievements of Danish architects in the world (J.Utzon, P. Henningsen, A.Jacobsen, H.Larsen, J.O.von Spreckelsen). Scandinavian (Danish) design and the school of forms. The model of designing the surrounding world.	8
7.-8.	The most prominent Danish authors in the context of world literature (L.Holberg, N.F.S. Gruntvig, H.C. Andersen, S.Kirkegaard, H.Bang, G.Brandes, K.Bliksen, S.Brøgger, P.Hoeg). The translation of their works into Latvian.	8
9.-10.	The Danish cinema. K.T. Dreyer – one of the foremost persons in the history of the cinema of 20^th century. The Danish films which have won the Oscar awards.	8
11.-12.	Danish achievements in music. N.Gade, C.Nielsen, P.H.O. Pedersen. The Royal Theatre of Copenhagen. Music life in Denmark today.	8
13.-14.	The history of the Danish theatre. L.Holberg, A.Oehlenschläger, K.Munch. The most famous theatres in Denmark.	8
15.-16.	Copenhagen – the cultural capital of Europe. The biggest museums of modern art. The most important international projects in the 1990-ies. Cultural education in Denmark and other Nordic countries.	8

Literature:

1. 
   Bach Elin. 1986. Vikingernes vide verden. Kobenhavn:Systime.
   
2. 
   Det danske Kulturinstitut. 1992. Opdag Danmark. Kobenhavn:Systime.
   
3. 
   Foreningen af Danske Kunstmuseer. 1991. Danmarks Kunstmuseer. Kobenhavn: Foreningen af Danske Kunstmuseer.
   
4. 
   Jeppesen Birgit, Johannsen Elbe, Nielsen A.Geert, Spaebaek Dorthe. 1999.Dansk design - fra kirke til café. Kobenhavn:Systime.
   
5. 
   Lund Erik, Pinl Mogens, Slok Johannes. 1982. De europaeiske ideers historie.Kobenhavn:Gyldendal.
   
6. 
   Ministry of Culture.1996.The Royal Theatre.History and repertoire. Copenhagen: Ministry of Culture.
   
7. 
   Mircea Eliade.1991.De religiose ideers historie, bind 4, Kobenhavn:Gyldendal.
   
8. 
   Moller Jan. 1988. Christian 4's Kobenhavn. Kobenhavn: Sesam.
   
9. 
   Schwarz Walter.1968. Skagen i Nordisk kunst. Fra Michael Ancher til Ludvig Karsten.Kobenhavn: Carit Andersens Forlag.
   
10. 
    Sorensen Soren, Christiansen John, Slumstrup Finn.1987. Gads Musik Leksikon.2.revidered udgave.Kobenhavn: G.E.C. Gad.
    
11. 
    Thrane Henrik. 1993. Guld, guder og godtfolk. Kobenhavn: Nationalmuseet.
    
12. 
    The materials of the Royal Danish Embassy in Latvia and the Danish Cultural Institute.
    

The pariodicals: "Louisiana Revy", "Living design".

Subprogramme International Cultural Relations Part B

The Name of the Course Background Studies: Danish Literature.

The Author of the Course Lecturer Ieva Grāvīte

The objective of the Course The aim of the course is to give the students of the study programme International Cultural Relations “Latvia-Denmark” an introduction to the main stages in Danish literature from 1100 until today, give an insight into the most significant works of the writers of this period, analyze them, find out what is common and different in the development of Latvian and Danish literature, as well as introduce the students to translations and publications of Danish literature in Latvian. During the course it is planned to treat the main problems connected with the translation of Latvian and Danish literature and analyze some of the translated works.

Preconditions for the Acquisition of the Course Knowledge of Danish at the level of the second year of studies.

The Scope of the Course 2 terms, 128 lectures and seminars, 4 academic hours a week in the first and second term of the third year.

The number of Credit Points 4 points.

The Type of Assessment An oral test at the end of each term, a independet project work during the two terms, two progress tests in each term.

Appendix

3^rd year, 1^st term.

No	THEMES	HOURS
1.-2.	Introduction. Danish literature in the context of the development of Nordic literature. The history of the written word (rune inscriptions, the first works in Latin). Saxus Grammaticus "Gesta Danorum". The orthography of the historical texts in Scandinavian languages and the changes in writing during different periods.	8
3.-4.	Folk ballads, translations from Latin and Swedish. Religious texts and their analysis (anonymous authors), satire. The role of the Church in the development of the first texts. The first books in Danish, K.Pedersen’s translation of the Bible.	8
5.-6.	Literature in the Middle Ages in Denmark. Ebbe Skammelson, anonymous texts: “Riderens Runeslag”, “Harpens Kraft”, Hr. Morten Klosterrov, “Redselille og Vidervold”, “Hildebrand og Hilde”. Similarities and differences in the development of Nordic litterature of this period.	8
7.-8.	“The Nordic element” – the characteristic features in the development of literature. The influence and impact of historical events in the development of literature in this period in Denmark. Anonymous texts: “Kong Lindorm”, “Staerke Hans og Herremanden”, “Sagn”, “Den gamle christelige dagevise”, “Mariavise”, “Dies irae”	8
9.-10.	The bishops of Denmark and their contribution to literature, “Skibby-kroniken”, “En formaning til orden og lydighed overfor ovrigheden”, Peder Palladius ” Visitatsbogen”, “Raevebogen”, H. J.Kristoffel Grimmelshausen: ” Den eventyrlige Simplicissimus”.	8
11.--12.	Parallells of science and literature.. Niels Stensen. Scientific litterature. The works of Thomas Kingo and their analysis.	8
13.-14.	The works of Ludvig Holberg. The development of Danish realistic literature in the 18^th century. The importance of L.Holberg in the Latvian history of culture.	8
15.-16.	Danish literature in the 19^th century (romanticism: A.Oehlenschläger, S.S. Blicher): dualism in its development. N.F.S. Gruntvig un and the Elightenment movement in Denmark (psalms, philosophical essays, the idea of people’s high schools). Søren Kierkegaard and existentialism (“Enten eller”, “Forforerens Dagbog"). S.Kierkegaard and the musicality of language. G.Brandes' contribution to literature criticism.	8

3^rd year, 2^nd term.

1.-2.	The works of H.C.Andersen, his philosophical and aesthetic views, the main aesthetic categories in his works, the translation of his fairy tails into Latvian. The theme of life and death in Danish literature.	8
3.-4.	Realism in Danish literature. The works of J.P. Jacobsen. “Niels Lyhne”, “Fru Marie Grubbe”. The development of prose in Danish literature at the end of the 19^th century and the beginning of the 20^th century. The works of H. Bang, H. Pontopidan, E.Brandes, K.Michaelis, J.Åker.	8
5.-6.	Social realism in Danish literature. Martin Andersen Nexø. Social critical prose and poetry (O.Gelsted, H.Herdahl, H.Kirk). The flourishing of drama in the 1930-ies (K.Munk, K.Abel)	8
7.-8.	Social problems in Danish literature of the 20^th century. (H.Vulf, H.K. Branner, M.A. Hansen, P.Seberg, V.Sørensen).	8
9.-10.	The works of Karen Blixen. K. Blixen, T.Ditlevsen, S.Brøgger – the women's image in Danish literature.	8
11.-12.	Modernism un Danish literature (B. Andersen, K.Rifbjerg).	8
13.-14.	Postmodernism. The works of K.Torup, D.Villumsen., K.Høk. Peter Hoegh and translation of his works in Latvian.	8
15.-16.	Literary connections between Latvia and Denmark during different periods.	8

Literature:

1. 
   Det danske Kulturinstitut.1992.Opdag Danmark. Kobenhavn:Systime.
   
2. 
   Gyldendals Redaktion. 1999. Litteratur i 5 bind.1100-1920, 1920-1982, 1983-1987, 1987-1992, 1992-1999, 2 udgave.1999. Kobenhavn: Gyldendal.
   
3. 
   The original works of the authors included in the programme.
   

Subprogramme International Cultural Relations Part A

The Name of the Course Background Studies: Denmark’s Geography and Society.