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University Of Latvia Baltic Studies: Courses (Bachelor Level) Autumn semester 2014/15 [01.09.2014 – 21.12.2014] A HISTORY OF LATVIAN CULTURE on Tuesdays, (2 credits*) Wednesdays from 02.09.14 till 24.09.14 12:30 – 16:00 Code: Vēst2102 Azpazijas Bvld. 5 lect. I. Runce Room 120 LATVIAN FOLKLORE AND LITERATURE on Thursdays (2 credits*) Azpazijas Bvld. 5 from 04.09.14 till 23.10.14 10:30 – 14:00 Code: Folk4012 Room 120 dr. R. Auškāps INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY OF DIPLOMACY (1648-1918) on Fridays (2 credits*) Raiņa Blvd. 19 from 05.09.14 till 19.12.14 10:30 – 12:00 Code: Vēst2350 Room 210 Prof. A. Stranga THE HISTORY OF BALTIC (1200 till 1850-60) on Fridays (2 credits*) Raiņa Blvd.19 from 05.09.14 till 19.12.14 14:30 – 16:00 Code: Vēst1067 Room 210 Prof. A. Stranga MUSIC IN THE BALTICS on Tuesdays (2 credits*) Visvalža Str. 4a from 21.10.14 till 16.12.14 10:30. – 14:00 Code : MākZ1031 Room 305 Prof. V. Muktupāvels INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARTS IN THE BALTIC STATES on Wednesdays (2 credits*) Raiņa Blvd. 19 from 29.10.14 till 17.12.14 10:30 – 14:00 Code: JurZ2024 Room 6 Asoc.prof. A. Kučs RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Thursdays OF LATVIA Azpazijas Bvld. 5 (2 credits*) Room 320 from 06.11.14 till 18.12.14 12:30 – 16:00 Code: Ekon5069 Prof. B. Sloka Room 518 + Monday, 10.11.14 A HISTORY OF ETHNIC MINORITIES on Mondays, from 01.12.14 till 16.12.14 14:30 – 18:00 IN LATVIA Tuesdays (2 credits*) Azpazijas Bvld. 5 + on 06.12.14 and 13.12.14 Code: Vēst2105 Room 120 study trips lect. I. Runce !!! Please register for the courses with the lecturer of the respective course. !Information on Holidays! Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia on November 18, lectures on 17.11.2014 (holiday) will be held on 22.11.2014 (Saturday) *One Latvian credit point corresponds to 1.5 ECTS credits 1 Latvian Folklore and Literature Course code: Folk4012 Credit points: 2 ECTS: 3 Course developer: Dr. Raimonds Auskaps Course abstract The course is designed to provide students with the basic background information for reading and analysing Latvian literature. Each author and each work is placed in its historical context. The course follows up the development of Latvian literature starting from its very origins in Latvian folklore, through National Awakening, during the Republic of Latvia between the two world wars, during the Soviet occupation, to contemporary writing. The course consists of lectures and discussions, paying attention to the most significant periods and authors. The students read and discuss the works of Latvian literature translated into English, linking the respective material with Latvian mentality and the concrete historical period. Results During the course, the students are supposed to acquire basic facts about Latvian folklore and literature, develop the skill to analyse works of literature. Course description-general outline 1. The Concept and Subdivision of Folklore. Latvian Poetic Folklore, its Genres. Dainas. 2. Narrative Folklore. Brachylogisms. Latvian Mythology. 3. National Awakening of 19th c. New Latvians. J.Alunāns. Brothers Kaudzīte. “The Time of Land-surveyors”. A.Pumpurs. “Lāčplēsis”. 4. Romantic Poetry of Auseklis. Apsīšu Jēkabs. “Rich Relatives”. Creative work of A.Brigadere. 5. Creative work of R.Blaumanis. Creative work of Aspazija, Creative work of Rainis. 6. Innovative poetry of E.Veidenbaums. Creative work of J.Jaunsudrabiņš. Creative work of J.Poruks. Creative work of V.Plūdons. 7. Creative work of A.Upīts. Fairy-tales of K.Skalbe. E.Virza. “Straumēni”. Stories of J.Ezeriņš. Creative work of A.Grīns. 8. Personality of Z.Mauriņa. Creative work of A.Čaks. Stories and Novels of Z.Skujiņš. Dramaturgy of G.Priede. Creative work of R.Ezera. Creative work of V.Belševica. Creative work of O.Vācietis. Creative wirk of I.Ziedonis. Novels of A.Bels. Creative work of M.Zālīte. Review of Creative work of Young Writers. Requirements for obtaining credit points There are discussions during the course. At the end of the course there is a written examination, in which students analyse a concrete work of Latvian literature. 2 Introduction to History of Diplomacy (1648 – 1918) Course code: Vēst2350 Credit points: 2 ECTS: 3 Total Contact Hours: 32 Number of hours for lectures: 24 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments: 8 Independent study hours: 48 Course developer: Aivars Stranga Course abstract The course deals with the main problems of diplomacy in Europe since The Thirty Years War till the end of the WWI and with the main problems in historiography, but also includes a short introduction into the history of diplomacy in ancient Greece, Roman Empire and Byzantium. The role of the diplomacy of Venice, Florence and Milan, as well as the quest for hegemony in Europe by Hapsburgs in 15th century receives its due, too. Course deals with the definition of diplomacy as a craft, art and science. Course covers the main problems of the history of diplomacy of France, Prussia, German Empire, Hapsburg's Empire (later - Austria, later - Austria - Hungary), Otoman Empire, Russia, USA. Students study the life of the greatest diplomats: Richelie, Talleyrand, Caslrey, Palmerston, Bismarck, Gorchakov, Grey, as well as the modern tendencies in the historiography. Learning outcomes A course on the history of European Diplomacy would improve the understanding of many problems, not yet resolved even in nowadays, just mention only problems in Balkans - the legacy of the Otoman Empire , as well as in Middle East - Arab - Israel conflicts, or - relations between Muslims and Christians, or - between Armenians and Turks, also - a bitter legacy of Otoman Empire. Course would improve the understanding of modern's Russia Foreign Policy, too. Course plan 1. Introduction: a concept of diplomacy; ancient Egypt and Greece. The role of Roman and Byzantium diplomacy. (L2) 2. The diplomacy of Venice, Florence, Milan in the 15th century - a birth of modern diplomacy in Europe. (S2) 3. Diplomacy of France in the 16th century - the struggle against hegemony of Hapsburgs. (L2) 4. The 30' Years War (1618 - 1648): the reasons, main events, results. (S2) 5. The Foreign Policy of France during the reigh of Loius XIV (1670' - 1715). (L2) 6. The changes in the international relations in the Eastern Europe at the second part of the 17th century - the beginning of the 18th century. A twilight of Polish - Lithuanian state. The rise of Russia. (L2) 7. The Spanish succession's Wars in Europe. A change in the balance of powers. (L2) 8. The development of the theory of diplomacy (H. Grotius, L. Koljier and others). (S2) 9. The rise of Prussia. 17th - 18th century. (L2) 10. The three partions of Poland - Lithuania. The destruction of commonwealth. 18th. (L2) 11. France's quest for hegemony in Europe. Napoleonic Wars. 1792 - 1815. (L2) 12. Vienna congress (1815) and Vienna system. (S2) 13. The Eastern question and the decline of Otoman's Turkey. (L2) 14. The unification of Germany (1871) and its impact upon the international relations in Europe and the world. (L2) 15. The Tripartite Alliance (1882). (L2) 16. The creation of Antante (1891 - 1907). The reasons of the WWI. (L2) 3 Requirements for awarding credit points 1. Four oral and written papers - 60 % 2. Students will also write one final paper of 12 - 1500 points, double spaced. Paper must include a plan and a list of literature. - 40 % Compulsory reading 1. Taylor A.I.P.The Struggle for Mastery in Europe 1848-1918.-London,1954 (pieejama LNB - krievu tulkojums, 1958.g). 2. George F. Kennan. The Fatefull Alliance. - New - York, 1984. 2. Harod Nicolson. Diplomacy. - London, 1938 (krievu valodā - tulkojums - Moskva, 1941 - LNB). 3. Kissinger H. Diplomacy. - New York, 1994. 4.N. Davies. Europe. A History. - London, 1996. 5. N. Ferguson. The Pity Of War. - London, 1998. 6. Ch. Clark. Iron KIngdom. THe Rise And Downfall Of Prussia. - Cambridge, 2006. 7. Ch. Esdailes. Napoleon's Wars. - London, 2007. 8. Histoire de la diplomatie francaise. I. Du Moyen Age a l 'Empire. - Editions Perrin, 2005. 9. HIstoire de la diplomatie francaise.II De1815 a nos jours. - turpat. 10. Hew Strachan. The First World War. - London, 2006. 11. N. Makiavelli. Valdnieks. - Rīga, ''Tapals'', 2007. Further reading 1. T. Roule. The Great Crimean War. 1854 - 1856. - London, 1999. 2. Istorija Rossiji. XX Vek. Tom. 1 . 1894 - 1939 - Moskva, 2009. 3. A. Taras. Anatomija ņenavisti. Russko - poļskije konflikti v XVIII - XX veke. - Minsk, 2008. 4. J. R. Hale. Florence And The Medici. - London, 2004. 5. J. Tarle. Krimskaja voina. t. 1- 2. - Moskva, 1959 (klasisks krievu historiogrāfijas darbs). Periodicals and other sources Žurnāli: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Novaja i Noveišaja Istorija. Interneta resursi, īpaši - Britu enciklopēdija. Notes A theme of a final paper has to be arranged in consultation with professor of the course, and taking into account a knowledge of languages by a student. Literature from the personal library of professor is available to students, too. 4 The History of Baltics: 1200 till 1850-60 Course code: Vēst1067 Credit points: 2 ECTS: 3 Course developer: Aivars Stranga Course abstract The course deals with the main problems of political, economic and cultural history of the Baltic region, nations and states (Lithuania); a brief introduction into ethnogenesis of Latvians, Estonians and Lithuanians will be covered also. Course deals with the main problems in historiography; the questions of common and different features in the history of Baltic nations, with emphasis on relations with neighbouring states (Russia, Poland, Sweden), as well as the main problems of religious and cultural life, will be covered. The history of ethnic minorities will receive its due also.
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    288 PAVASARIS 2017 VOL. LXIII ISSUE 288 62. GADAGĀJUMS SPRING 2017 288. NUMURS ‒ PAVASARIS Jaunā Gaita, published since 1955, is a Latvian quarterly devoted to literature, S A T U R S the arts, and the discussion of ideas. 1 Leons Briedis – Gaita Editor-In-Chief: 2 Rolfs Ekmanis (1929-2017) – foto Rolfs Ekmanis [email protected] 3 Rolfs Ekmanis savos vārdos 8 DZEJA – Leons Briedis Associate Editors 12 Artis Dobrovoļskis – Pussešos pie operas Linda Treija [email protected] 13 Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga – Teiksmainā saule Sarma Muižniece Liepiņa 19 Viljams Šekspīrs – Ričards III [email protected] 24 MĀKSLA – Dace Lamberga – Mākslas templis Contributing Editors: 26 ATMIŅAS – Ingvars Leitis un Uldis Briedis – Voldemārs Avens, Māris Brancis, Latviešu kolonistu pēcnācēji Sibīrijā Vita Gaiķe, Anita Liepiņa, Maija Meirāne, Juris Šlesers, Lilita Zaļkalne 31 Uldis Briedis – Kolonistu pēcnācēji – foto 32 Laris Saliņš – Elles Ķēķa bērni Technical Editor: 37 Agate Nesaule – Klasiska izglītība Juris Žagariņš Phone: 413-732-3803 43 Vladislavs Niteckis – Baltijas Universitāte II [email protected] 45 VĒSTURE – Madara Eversone – LPSR Rakstnieku savienība III Business Manager: 51 Sanita Upleja – Mezglu punkti Tija Kārkle 616 Wiggins Road 52 Anne Applebauma – Vai Amerika līdere? St. Paul, MN 55119, USA 54 DAŽOS VĀRDOS – (re)(vg)(mb)(fg)(lt)(va) [email protected] 63 NO LASĪTĀJU VĒSTULĒM JG home page and archive: GRĀMATAS – <jaunagaita.net> 65 Franks Gordons – Raugoties uz Krieviju Subscription rates: 66 Uldis Bērziņš – Latvijas lasītājiem 1 year: USD 39 EUR 34 CAD 50 69 Juris Šlesers – Journal of Baltic Studies 2 years: USD 76 EUR 67 CAD 98 71 Andrejs Jansons – No viena grāvja otrā Single 72 Osvalds Rožkalns – Ģitārists – glezna issues: USD 10 EUR 9 CAD 13 73 Voldemārs Avens – Latviešu Pikaso Published by Jauna Gaita, Inc.