https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/L_GABAMKD103This course aims to provide MKDA students a framework for better understanding developments in European cultural history. At the end of this course, students are expected to: 1. have basic knowledge of European history from Antiquity to the present; 2. have a level of knowledge of and insight into historical developments and current contexts pertaining to visual and material culture of the Western culture area (from the past and up to today’s globalizing world) 3. have a level of knowledge of historical periodization, needed to situate European cultural and political developments in their context of emergence.The long distance covered by humanity has resulted in the world we are in today. Throughout the past, people and movements have worked towards offering the world a different face. Without close study of that past, much of the present world cannot be understood. This course presents a concise overview of the major episodes in European cultural history, from classical Antiquity and the Middle Ages to early modern, modern and contemporary history, thereby highlighting the links with art and culture.The lectures of this course are offered in English. Students following the Dutch (i.e. bilingual) track may in some cases submit their written assignments in either English or Dutch. Exceptions are multiple-choice tests, assignments with peer reviewers across language tracks, and group assignments (across language tracks).Written exam (70%), assignments (30%).Connection between learning objectives and assessment:All three learning objectives will be assessed in both the exam and theassignmentsWill be announced in the syllabus/Canvas.This course is compulsory for all BA MKDA students in their first year. It is not open as an elective.For attendance rules, see Teaching and Examination Regulations. Students should be aware that regular attendance is necessary to pass the course.