Seminar: Contemporary Iran and Afghanistan 3600-7-IR4-KIWIA(L)
The class is devoted to the most contemporary socio-political, economic and cultural issues of Iran and/or Afghanistan, taking into account the historical, religious and population contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on students' active participation in class through critical analysis of source texts in Farsi or English, analysis of audio-visual materials and engagement in discussion. The classes are designed not only to increase students' knowledge, but also to teach them to think critically and independently, analyse sources, formulate theses and draw conclusions.
Term 2023L:
The class is devoted to the most contemporary socio-political, economic and cultural issues of Iran and/or Afghanistan, taking into account the historical, religious and population contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on students' active participation in class through critical analysis of source texts in Farsi or English, analysis of audio-visual materials and engagement in discussion. The classes are designed not only to increase students' knowledge, but also to teach them to think critically and independently, analyse sources, formulate theses and draw conclusions. |
Type of course
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Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
K_W06: the student has a structured detailed knowledge of the history of Iran and/or Afghanistan within the scope of the subject matter of the class
K_W10: the student is able to name and characterize the basic cultural phenomena of Iran and/or Afghanistan within the scope of the subject matter of the class
Skills:
K_U01: the student is able to search, analyse, evaluate and use information using various sources
K_U02: student is able to identify sources of cultural differences of Iran/Afghanistan
K_U04: the student is able to apply knowledge of Iranian and/or Afghan history to analyse and interpret contemporary world events
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K_05: the student is able to correctly situate Iran and Afghanistan in the context of environmental, geopolitical and economic conditions
K_U06: the student is able to read, analyse and interpret literary texts and other works of cultural creation (film, press, social writing) of Iran/Afghanistan, correctly placing them in a cultural context
K_U07: the student is able to compare and perceive the relations between selected literary texts and other works of cultural creation (film, press, writing of social character) of Iran/Afghanistan, and the issues of tradition and modernity
K_U11: the student speaks a foreign language at least at B2 level
K_U20: the student is able to choose and formulate a topic for the bachelor's thesis, select and find sources in Persian, refer to basic theoretical approach.
Competences:
K_K04: the student is able to appropriately define the goals and ways to achieve them in the field of scientific, professional and social activity
K_K05: student is aware of cultural diversity and its religious, philosophical, moral and historical sources, as well as its significance for understanding the contemporary world
K_K06: student perceives the need for intercultural dialogue
K_K07: the student is aware of the significance of the culture of Iran and/or Afghanistan in the world culture
Assessment criteria
- attendance control. Two unexcused absences allowed.
- activity in class
- final paper/project
Bibliography
Literature selected according to the subject of the course by the instructor
Additional information
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