IREb2021 The idea (and reality) of Central Europe

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
András Schweitzer, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. Vratislav Havlík, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 14. 12. 10:00–11:40 bude_upresneno, 14:00–15:40 bude_upresneno, Tue 15. 12. 10:00–11:40 bude_upresneno, 14:00–15:40 bude_upresneno, Wed 16. 12. 10:00–11:40 bude_upresneno, 14:00–15:40 bude_upresneno, Thu 17. 12. 10:00–11:40 bude_upresneno, 14:00–15:40 bude_upresneno, Fri 18. 12. 10:00–11:40 bude_upresneno, 14:00–15:40 bude_upresneno
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! IRE221 Idea of Central Europe && ! NOW ( IRE221 Idea of Central Europe )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 35 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/35, only registered: 0/35
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course aims to be a general introduction to East-Central European political and cultural history, and its effect on contemporary national identity construction. The classes will focus on political, social, economic and cultural patterns of the region, plus the historical forces and events that shaped them. A trans-national and at times comparative approach is going to be applied.
Learning outcomes
By analyzing historical sources, analytical and theoretical interpretations, students should become acquainted 1) with different historical, political, mental-geographical ideas of the region often called East-Central Europe (and at times: Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Zwischen Europa, etc); 2) with different notions about its distinctive features, and 3) with the political-cultural heritage of regional empires, nation-building processes, territorial conflicts, social and economic transformations.
Syllabus
  • 1/ Intro: Longue durée historical forces and special characteristics
  • 2/ National “revival” of imagined communities
  • 3/ Great power dictates, limited options
  • 4/ The idea of confederation
  • 5/ Bloodlands
  • 6/ Shades of red
  • 7/ Transition to the end of history
  • 8/ Defreezing: ghosts return
  • 9/ Future paths
  • 10/ Similar in being unique
Teaching methods
Students are required to prepare for classes by reading the relevant assigned texts, and to attend classes and are kindly asked to actively participate in the debates to make the classes more lively and fruitful.
Assessment methods
Grades will be based on a written exam at the end of the course. The exam will consist of five short answer questions about the subjects discussed during classes (and related to the obligatory texts). To each question an answer of a few sentences is required for a maximum of 2 points. Altogether 10 point can be earned. 60-100% => Pass Less than 60% => Fail
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The course will be taught December 14-18.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021.
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