Course Content
The course Baltic History, Culture and Society - with focus on Latvia or Lithuania, consists of a general overview of Latvian and Lithuanian history, culture and society.
The course consists of a general obligatory part and an elective part, where the student chooses a specific subject within Baltic history, culture and society, in cooperation with the course coordinator.
This course is a part of Latvian I (30 credits) or Lithuanian I (30 credits). It is also given as an individual 7,5 credit course.
Expected outcomes
Having completed the course the student has demonstrated an ability to:
- use bibliographical aids concerning Baltic, Latvian and Lithuanian history, culture and society;
- acquire basic knowledge about Baltic, Latvian and Lithuanian history, culture and society.
Course literature - general
Any recently published general history of the Baltic States, for example:
- Kasekamp, Andres: A History of the Baltic States. 2010.
- Purs, Aldis: Baltic facades: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since 1945
- Plakans, Andrejs: A concise history of the Baltic States, 2011.
For recent business and political updates:
- Country report: Latvia, Economist Intelligence Unit, available on-line
- Country report: Lithuania, Economist Intelligence Unit, available on-line
As well as
- Additional material handed out in class.
Course literature - elective
A number of articles and works determined in cooperation between the examinator and the student.
For more information, contact Lilita Zalkalns (lilita.zalkalns@balt.su.se)
Course plans
Kursplan Baltisk Realia - Lettland (148 Kb)
Kursplan Baltisk Realia - Litauen (148 Kb)
