Knowledge about the Baltic Countries 3020-BA1WKN
The aim of the course is to present basic knowledge concerning the specific character of the region, its traditions and customs, culture, economy, and the transformation process between 1988 and 1991. Particular attention is paid to contemporary history, events, phenomena and processes and to developmental tendencies in Lithuania and Latvia as member countries of the European Union.
Active participation of the students in the classes (unassisted reading of source materials, preparation of class papers) should help the students develop the habit of expanding their knowledge in this domain without outward assistance.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student:
(KNOWLEDGE)
- is able to list basic factors determining the specific character of the region;
- has a thorough knowledge concerning the historical and cultural ties linking the baltic countries to Poland;
- has insight in the present-day political, social, economic and cultural situation in Lithuania and Latvia;
(SKILLS)
- is able to independently interpret socio-cultural phenomena in Lithuania and Latvia and to situate them in the context of European tendencies;
(AWARENESS)
- realizes the necessity of independently expanding his / her knowledge concerning the Baltic region.
Assessment criteria
Conditions for receiving the graded course credit:
a) checking of attendance – condition for admission (two absences per term are allowed);
b) satisfactory marks for during-term tests;
c) passing of final written credit test;
d) class paper on a topic of the student’s own choice;
e) active participation in classes.
Passing the during-term test and preparation of a class paper are conditions for admission to the term-final test.
Bibliography
1. Litwa. Zarys wiedzy o kraju, red. B. Piasecka. Vilnius 2007.
2. Łotwa – ziemia, którą kochamy, red. P. Apinis, M.Šetlere. 2005.
3. L. Laučkaitė: Współczesna sztuka wobec tradycji. „Konteksty” 1993, nr 3-4.
4. Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Twórczość, osobowość, środowisko. Kaunas 2001.
5. Pogoń za Litwą. Sześćset lat po Grunwaldzie. PiW 2010.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
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