Modern Lithuanian culture

general courses

Knowledge of Lithuanian language at B2+ level

Classroom

The course covers a wide range of selected issues in Lithuanian culture. It introduces the main currents of Lithuanian national culture, with particular emphasis on its links with European art.

During the course, the most important phenomena taking place in various fields of Lithuanian art are discussed (using selected examples). Students not only become acquainted with the culture of contemporary Lithuania, but also develop the habits of independent interpretation of cultural phenomena and situate them in a broader context. Students' interests and current events (events) related to the presentation of Lithuanian culture in Poland will be taken into account when planning the topics of the course.

Materials prepared by the instructor; they will be determined after consultation with the class participants.

On completion of the course the student will:

(KNOWLEDGE)

- Has an in-depth knowledge of selected issues of Lithuanian culture;

- characterises the specificity of the spiritual and material culture of Lithuania;

(SKILLS)

- recognises the most important tendencies and trends in contemporary Lithuanian art and indicates its relations with European art;

- Analyses and interprets cultural facts using rich argumentative material;

(SOCIAL COMPETENCES)

- is ready to complete knowledge of Lithuanian culture on his/her own;

- is interested in current national and international cultural events.

a) attendance;

b) active participation in classes;

c) term paper (paper, review)