Dutch - language and realities (in Czech)

The course will focus on Dutch in everyday communication and at the same time provide a historical-cultural overview of Dutch-speaking countries. In the series of lectures, the participants will learn about topics related to the Netherlands and Belgium (geography, political situation, climate protection policy, foreign policy, Benelux and the relationship with the EU). They will also focus on the position of the monarchy in both countries and will also focus on the ??culture – they will get to know important tourist destinations, monuments, visual arts, architecture, music and dance. Last but not least, the course will introduce literature written in Dutch in translations and bring to light the reception of Dutch literature in the Czech Republic. People who, within the labor market, focus on companies that work closely with the Netherlands and Belgium. Furthermore, students of any field who want to study in the Netherlands, because in addition to the basics of the language, they will also get to know the realities of Dutch-speaking countries.