History of the subaltern in interwar Poland (1919-1939)

elective courses

Basic knowledge of the history of the Second Republic.

Classroom

The course has two objectives: 1) to look at the society of the Second Republic from the perspective of the subordinated classes and the social problems faced by the state, 2) to learn procedures of historical research. The basis of the class will be the reading of selected historiographical texts, analysis of historical sources and discussion around conclusions and interpretations.

Suggested topics:

The legacy of the partitions, and the process of unify the society.

The popular classes: peasants, workers, domestic servants;

Women as a minority (paid work as a tool for emancipation, threats and debates around sex work and trafficking in women)

Social problems: poverty, homelessness, unemployment

Migrants and their strategies of acculturation

Popular emancipation - self-organisation, social and political activity.

The final list of specific topics will be drawn up after taking into account the students' demands during the discussion in the first class.

The texts are presented in the description for the class below

Student

K_W04 is able to think reflectively and critically on the problems of social disparities and inequalities

K_W06 has in-depth knowledge of cultural diversity and its transformations, cultural identity, intercultural interaction and communication

K_W08 is aware of the significance of a reflective and critical approach in the process of social research, analyses and research procedures

K_W13 has a reflexive and critical approach in the interpretation of processes occurring in Polish and global society, and their consequences in terms of attitudes and social institutions

K_U03 is able to independently formulate and verify judgments on the causes of selected social processes and phenomena

K_U09 is able to indicate the relationship between a read scientific text and problems of social life and their study

K_U10 is able to prepare a presentation of a selected issue or study in Polish and in a foreign language

K_K04 is able to present scientific arguments

Course requirements:

1. attendance in class (1 absence is allowed, in case of further absences - pass the material on duty or written work

2. substantial preparation (knowledge of the readings)

3. active participation during the classes

4. presentation of a paper in class

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