SDEb1104 Balkans after 1989

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Věra Stojarová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Věra Stojarová, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The lectures present an overview of the development in the Western Balkans since 1989. At the end of the course, the students should be able to present and analyse the political challenges in all the states in the region and present an overview of the political development in the respective country since 1989 up to the present.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to present political development in the Balkans since 1989 and set it into the European and geopolitical context.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into the Balkan studies 2. Historical overview from 1878 up to 1990 3. Disintegration of Yugoslavia, Balkan ínbetween East and West 4. Contemporary politics in Croatia 5. Contemporary politics in Serbia 6. Contemporary politics in BiH 7. Contemporary politics in Albania 8. Contemporary politics in Kosovo 9. Contemporary politics in Northern Macedonia 10. Democracy, religion and culture 11. Stereotypes in the Balkans – movie Parada 12. Host lecture
Literature
    required literature
  • DŽUVEROVIĆ, Nemanja and Věra STOJAROVÁ. Peace and Security in the Western Balkans : A Local Perspective. 1 ed. London: Routledge, 2023, 308 pp. Southeast European Studies. ISBN 978-1-032-23227-0. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003276661. URL info
  • KAPIDŽIĆ, Damir and Věra STOJAROVÁ. Illiberal Politics in Southeast Europe : How Ruling Elites Undermine Democracy. London: Routledge, 2022, 246 pp. The Southeast Europe and Black Sea Series. ISBN 978-1-032-07689-8. URL info
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and seminar sessions.
Assessment methods
Final grading will be based on three compulsory parts: 1) Presentation (16%, 15 points) 2) Paper (35%, 33 points) 3) Exam (49%, 45 points) 1) Presentation: Students are obliged to prepare presentation followed with a seminar dealing with the assigned topic. The presence of active students is during seminars obligatory. Insert your name next to the chosen topic in the google doc. 2) Paper: The length of the paper should be 8-10 pages. Plagiarism is not tolerated and the penalty can go up to the expulsion from the university. Avoid copy and paste, use as many sources as you can (at least 8) with your own words. Upload the paper into the respective folder in the information system. 3) Oral Exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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