The history of the culture of the countries of the region after 1918 (II) Czech Republic and Slovakia

Classroom

Classes are endeavoured at familiarizing students with Czech and Slovak culture history against the backdrop of political and social development from 1918 to modern times.

The class aims to familiarise students with the main problems of Czech and Slovak culture history on the background of political and social accounts from 1918 to modern times. Issues such as the interaction of cultures, national and state ideologies, social movements, changes in mentality, mental and cultural transformations and discussion over the meaning of national history will be addressed. The Student develops his research skills, learns to acquire knowledge independently, using the support of a supervisor.

The following issues will be discussed:

I Republic – ideology, policy, society

I Republic - nationalities

Munich syndrom and II Republic – seeking for new perspectives of Czech nation

Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia – attitudes (resistance, terror, collaboration)

Slovak state 1939-1945 – nationalism, Holocaust, Uprising 1944

Transfer of Germans, minorities: Hungarian and Polish 1945-1949

Illusion of freedom 1945-1948 – between East and West

Stalinist terror and late Thaw

„Prague Spring” – enthusiasm and disillusionment

"Normalization" and dissident movement – death and birth of civic society

Dispute about meaning of Czech history

Velvet revolution – together, but separate

Two societies – two states

Czech Republic – society, politics and morality

Slovak Republic – challenges of independence

Student workload:

Participation in the classroom – 30 hours (1 ECTS)

Preparation for classes-30 hours (1 ECTS)

Preparation for classes-30 hours (1 ECTS)

Podręczniki ogólne:

Jerzy Tomaszewski, Czechy i Słowacja, Warszawa 2008.

Lektury:

- Bajda P., Elity polityczne na Słowacji w latach 1989-2010 : kręta droga do nowoczesnego państwa, Warszawa 2010.

- Baka I., Udział Słowacji w agresji na Polskę w 1939 roku, Warszawa 2010.

- Baron R., Ambasadorowie wzajemnego zrozumienia : niedocenieni twórcy pomostów między polską i czeską kulturą (XIX-XXI w.) : studia i szkice, Toruń 2013.

- Boryszewski P., Kościół, którego nie było : tajna działalność religijna w Czechosłowacji w latach 1949-1989, Warszawa 2002.

- Čapek K., Rozmowy z T. G. Masarykiem, Warszawa 2014.

- Drużycki J. [Jot-Drużycki, J.], Hospicjum Zaolzie, Wędrynia 2014.

- Dubček A., Nadzieja umrze ostatnia, Warszawa 2005.

- Fejtö F., Praski zamach stanu 1948, Warszawa 1990.

- Górny M., Między Marksem a Palackým : historiografia w komunistycznej Czechosłowacji, Warszawa 2001.

- Gruchała J., Tomasz G. Masaryk, Wrocław 1996.

- Havel V., Siła bezsilnych i inne eseje, Warszawa 2011.

- Hrabal, Kundera, Havel ... : antologia czeskiego eseju / oprac. Jacek Baluch, Kraków 2001.

- Kaczorowski A., Europa z płaskostopiem, Wołowiec 2006.

- Kamenec I., Tragedia polityka, księdza i człowieka : (Jozef Tiso 1887-1947), Warszawa 2001.

- Kisielewski T., Federacja środkowo-europejska : pertraktacje polsko-czechosłowackie 1939-1943, Warszawa 1991.

- Kwapis R., Praska wiosna, Toruń 2004.

- Kwestia słowacka w XX wieku / Anton A. Baník [et al.], Gliwice, 2002.

- Majewski P. M., Edvard Beneš i kwestia niemiecka w Czechach, Warszawa 2001.

- Majewski P. M., "Niemcy sudeccy" 1848-1948 : historia pewnego nacjonalizmu, Warszawa 2007.

- Między przymusową przyjaźnią a prawdziwą solidarnością : Czesi, Polacy, Słowacy 1938/39-1945-1989. Cz. 1-2 / pod red. Petra Blažka, Pawła Jaworskiego, Łukasza Kamińskiego, Warszawa 2007-2009.

- Mlynář Z., Mróz ze wschodu, Warszawa 1989.

- Mycielska M., Ułaskawiony na śmierć : rzecz o Janosu Esterhazym, Warszawa 2010.

- Nowak K., Mniejszość polska w Czechosłowacji 1945-1989 : między nacjonalizmem a ideą internacjonalizmu, Cieszyn 2012.

- Průcha V., Rozwój gospodarczy Czechosłowacji w latach 1945-1992, Kutno 2006.

- Ukielski P., Aksamitny rozwód : rola elit politycznych w procesie podziału Czechosłowacji, Warszawa 2007.

- Wokół praskiej wiosny : Polska i Czechosłowacja w 1968 roku, pod red. Łukasza Kamińskiego, Warszawa 2007.

- Zawistowska R., Kwestia węgierskiej mniejszości narodowej w Słowacji w latach 1945-1948, Warszawa 2009.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: A graduate knows and understands:

[Knowledge:]

1) has a basic knowledge of the terminology of cultural studies, taking into account the research perspectives of Czech and Slovak lands (directions, texts, researchers in the field of cultural studies) and the specifics of the development of these studies in the countries of the region; has a basic knowledge of the terminology of related disciplines, which is indispensable in becoming acquainted with and understanding the cultural phenomena of Czech and Slovak lands.

2) has a basic knowledge of the specifics of various cultural models in anthropological terms (traditional, nobility, bourgeoisie, the masses), the processes of their transformation and interconnections as well as their emanations in the symbolic and semiotic spheres, and thus in the arena of the culture, art, literature, and history of Czech and Slovak lands.

[Skills:]

1) is able to search, select, analyse, and make use of the information he or she needs from various sources.

2) is able to develop his or her research skills; acquire knowledge independently, making use of the support of an academic supervisor; skilfully formulate thoughts; and present the results of research in the form of oral or written statements (of various types).

[Social competences:]

3) is prepared to critically assess his or her knowledge, engage in continuous learning, and supplement acquired knowledge.

4) to set priorities for the implementation of tasks assigned to him or her and others in the area of social obligations.

One condition for passing the subject is compulsory attendance at classes in accordance with the Details of principles of study at the Faculty of Applied Linguistics (resolution no. 114 of the LS Division Council of 19 December 2017).

Classes will be conducted in the form of exercises. Active participation in the exercises means substantive participation in at least 50% of the classes.

The final grade comprises:

Substantive participation in discussion during classes (20%)

Written work or presentation on the subject designated by the lecturer (20%).

Written work (3-6 pages) or a presentation on the material provided by the lecturer - this will include the matter discussed during the classes.

The final deadline for submitting a paper is the date set by the teacher during the first or second class. Students absent from these classes are required to obtain information from the teacher conducting the class.

Oral (60%): full answer = 30%, partial = 15%.

Grading scale:

0‒49%: 2

50‒60%: 3

61‒70%: 3+

71‒80%: 4

81‒90%: 4+

91‒100%: 5

Additional knowledge: 5+