General information

Course type AMUPIE
Module title Central Europe and the Balkans Today: Comparative Studies
Language English
Module lecturer dr Paweł Dziadul
Lecturer's email pdziadul@amu.edu.pl
Lecturer position adiunkt
Faculty Faculty of Polish and Classical Philology
Semester 2024/2025 (winter)
Duration 30
ECTS 5
USOS code 03-AP-CEBT

Timetable

20 hours online; 10 hours on site.

Online classes: MS Teams, MONDAY, 11.30-13.00.
On-site classes:
MONDAY, 11.30-13.00; Collegium Maius, Fredry 10 Street, room 220.

Module aim (aims)

The students gain the general knowledge about the main components of the Central European and the Balkan contemporary high cultures in the comparative perspective. They also gain the ability to analyse and synthesize the most influential mass media narratives, visual arts music and both the natural and the intangible cultural heritage of the Central Europe and the Balkans.

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

  1. Synchronous online classes (20 hours) - basic computer and MS Teams skills 
  2. Critical abilities, interdisciplinary skills, ability to appreciate cultural diversity, ability to work in the individual and collective way

Syllabus







Course learning content:

Central European and Balkan cultures from the foreign point of view
Values and Attitudes of the Central European and Balkan societies
Central European and Balkan mass media today: tv and radio– iconic brands and their narratives
Central European and Balkan mass media today: press – iconic brands and their narratives
Central European and Balkan mass media today: internet – iconic brands and their narratives
Contemporary Central European and Balkan visual arts
Contemporary Central European and Balkan cinema
Contemporary Central European and Balkan music culture
Intangible cultural heritage of the Central Europe and the Balkans
Natural heritage of the Central Europe and the Balkans
Tourist attractions: the mutual history of the Central Europe and the Balkans

Reading list