CZS66 Challenges of Post-Communism: From the Collapse of the Soviet Bloc to the Central and Eastern European Populism

Celouniverzitní studia
podzim 2022
Rozsah
2/0/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučováno prezenčně.
Vyučující
doc. Mgr. Vladimir Dordevic, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Eva Taterová, M.A., Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Erin Anna Huták
Celouniverzitní studia
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Erin Anna Huták
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Celouniverzitní studia
Rozvrh
Čt 15. 9. až Pá 16. 12. Čt 14:00–15:30 406
Předpoklady
This syllabus presents binding information about the course and its use is solely for this course and this semester. In case the students discover any shortcoming or any issue which is not sufficiently clarified herein, they are encouraged to consult it with the lecturers as soon as possible. Lecturers Mgr. Eva Taterová, M.A., Ph.D. (evataterova@gmail.com) Mgr. Vladimir Đorđević, Ph.D. (dordevic_fss@yahoo.com) Annotation The course is conceived to give students a complex insight into the main challenges of the post-communist transition of Central and Eastern Europe, covering main historical developments of this region (chiefly revolving around the fall of communism and the change that ensued), dealing with current political challenges and developments in this part of Europe (such as the rise of populism, authoritarian tendencies in politics, democratic backtracking), and allowing the students to assess the past-present linkages in this regard (as in how the communist past still plays a major role in this part of Europe and why this is so). Hence, the course is to enable the students to fully understand not only the historical perspective of the given region but also comprehend the major issues, both political and societal, that Central and Eastern Europe has been facing. Last of all, the course program has one field/study trip planned, providing the students with possibility to experience the communist past for themselves and see the way it has come to define the present (in this case of one of the CEE countries, the Czech Republic).
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Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 20 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/20, pouze zareg.: 0/20, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/20
Mateřské obory/plány
předmět má 12 mateřských oborů, zobrazit
Osnova
  • Program: 1- Introductory lecture (Eva) 2- Theoretical approaches to communism (Vladimir) 3- History of the Eastern Bloc (former Warsaw Pact states) (Eva) 4- Revolutions of 1989 and The End of Communism (Eva) 5- Post-1989 development I: Central Europe (Eva) 6- Mid-term test (Vladimir) 7- Post-1989 development II: The Balkans (Vladimir) 8- Post-1989 development III: Eastern Europe (Eva) 9- Field trip (*prior agreement with the CZS and the students) (Vladimir) 10- Past influencing the present: Evidence from the Czech Republic (Eva) 11- Current issues: Populism on the rise in Central Europe (possibly including an expert interview) (Vladimir) 12- Course wrap up and Final exam (Vladimir)
Metody hodnocení
Assessment methods: *Mid-term exam: 30 points This exam consists of 5 open questions requiring short answers (1-2 paragraphs on each question). The goal is to check whether students have acquired the basic knowledge in the first part of the course. The literature in the Information System and the lecture content will both be included. These readings, listed in separate folders according to the names of the lectures, shall be uploaded in late August, hence at least 3 weeks before the start of the course. The number of pages to be read per week shall not exceed 35. *Final exam: 40 points The exam consists of four open questions which require longer answers (2-3 paragraphs on each question). Students will be asked to prove that they have acquired enough knowledge about the topics covered throughout the course and can critically discuss the dynamics in the region. *Presentations on the selected topics (to be uploaded by the students to the respective IS folder): 30 points Each presentation will be about 20min long, consisting of a short summary/background to the given topic, critical analysis of the problem at hand, and questions for in-class discussion. The following topics/seminars are to be chosen by students when presenting: 7 and 8. The students are to choose a controversial politician from two regions, the Central Europe and the Balkans, and present on his/her political career. It is expected that the max number of students per group shall not exceed 5. **Active participation is expected but not required. Students are strongly recommended to go through the assigned readings before the lectures and join the discussions. This makes the lessons more interactive, allowing the students to broaden their horizons in this regard. Grading system: A: 100 – 90 % B: 89 – 80 % C: 79 – 70 % D: 69 – 65 % E: 64 – 60 % F: 59 – 0 %
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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