BSS188 Cultural Security

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, MA, MLitt, PhD (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 8:00–9:40 P51 Posluchárna V. Čermáka
Course Enrolment Limitations
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Course objectives
This module will address a range of issues relevant to cultural policies and practices in International Relations. The module has two distinct elements: the first will introduce students to the major theories and ideas within cultural security and will provide insight into its practice by a wide range of actors (governments, international organisations, corporations, non-governmental organisations and individuals). This section of the module will also map the relationship of the cultural/national identity will be explored as well as specific areas of international affairs and in the context of globalisation of culture. The second section of the module will provide an introduction to cultural policy models and cultural policies indifferent countries and contexts. Reference will also be made to the role of the European Union in cultural policy development in a multidimensional framework of identity. Topics include learning about the history and theory of international cultural relations, discussing the notions of cultural diplomacy and public diplomacy, analysing the relation between the culture and diplomacy, investigating the concepts of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, mutuality, cultural and linguistic human rights, soft power and hegemony, and connecting these with contemporary developments in different areas of international affairs. This module contains a component on study skills particular to the subject, including an evaluation of source material, in particular policy documents and reports, and on more general areas of essay writing. Classes will emphasise an in-depth knowledge of international cultural relations in all its facets including soft power, globalisation, mutuality and cultural diversity, and will provide an opportunity to develop individual competencies and professional networks among practitioners and scholars.
Learning outcomes
Student has basic knowledge of the history and culture of various nations and regions, particularly those most important in the international policy and global economy. Student has basic knowledge pertaining to the international phenomena and processes in the sphere of cultural affairs, their cause-effect relations as well as is able to explain them effectively in the theoretical aspect and to describe their pragmatic consequences. Student has general knowledge which allows him/her an objective interpretation of the current events in the international scene and in a given state through the prism of interest of the individual, state, nation and other social groups. Student can correctly analyse the reasons and course of the specific social processes and phenomena (cultural, political, legal and economic) occurring in the area of international relations.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Cultural Security, 2. History and Theories of Cultural Security, 3. Identity and Belonging, 4. Nationalisation of Culture, 5. Cultural Universalism, 6. Religion in International Relations, 7. Globalisation of culture, 8. The West and the Rest – non-Western approaches to culture in world affairs, 9. European Community – multicultural policies in contemporary Europe, 10. Clash of cultures, 11. Culture and Violence: cultural underpinnings of conflicts, 12. Examination
Literature
  • Jahn, Beate (2000). The Cultural Construction of International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan: Basingstoke.
  • Hall, Martin & Jackson, Patrick, Thaddeus (Eds.). (2007). Civilisational Identity. The Production and Reproduction of “Civilisations” in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan: Basingstoke.
  • Huntington, Samuel (1997). The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order. Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.: London.
  • Reeves, Julie (2004). Culture and International Relations. Narratives, natives and tourists. Routledge: London.
  • Goff, Patricia, Dunn, Kevin C. (2004). Identity and Global Politics: Theoretical and Empirical Elaborations (Culture and Religion in International Relations). Palgrave Macmillan: Basingstoke.
Teaching methods
lectures, reading
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed on the basis of the following: 1. Essay (50%) 2. Oral exam (50%)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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