Cultural security 3224-BEZKULT-OG

The classes are aimed at acquainting students with the main problems of the strategic culture of Poland. Issues such as identity, the reciprocal influence of cultures, and reflection on the stages of development of national culture will be taken into account. During the classes, the student develops research skills in the field of social anthropology and learns to acquire knowledge independently, making use of the support of an academic supervisor.
The following problems will be discussed:
1. Theories of social conflicts (part I).
2. Theories of social conflicts (part II).
3. Intercultural competence for security ‒ intercultural communication.
4. Small social structures.
5. The nation – anthropological approach.
6. The nation – political approach.
7. From the nation to nationalism.
8. In the circle of ideology.
9. Formation of statehood – an introduction.
10. The state – the citizen.
11. National and ethnic minorities in the politics of Central-Eastern European countries – an introduction.
12. Social security.
13. Cultural security.
14. Real threats to cultural security in the twenty-first century – selected examples.
15. Forecasting of threats to cultural security – analytic methodology.
Student workload:
Participation in classes in the lecture hall: 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Preparation for oral examination: 30 hours (1 ECTS)

Type of course

general courses
elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

English language skills level B2

Course coordinators

Robert Boroch

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, the student:
[Knowledge:]
1) has a basic knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches to the humanities, especially cultural studies.
2) has a basic knowledge of the terminology of cultural studies, taking into account the research perspectives of Central-Eastern Europe (directions, texts, researchers in the field of cultural studies) and the specific development of these studies in the countries of this region; has a basic knowledge of the terminology of related disciplines, which is indispensable in becoming acquainted with and understanding the cultural phenomena of these countries.
3) has a basic knowledge of the specifics of various cultural models in anthropological terms (traditional, nobility, bourgeoisie, 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 Central-Eastern Europe.
[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:]
1) is prepared to critically assess his or her knowledge, to engage in continuous learning, and to supplement acquired knowledge.
2) is prepared to set priorities for the implementation of tasks assigned to him or her and others in the area of social obligations.

Assessment criteria

One condition for passing the subject is compulsory attendance at classes in accordance with the study Regulations at WLS.
Classes will be conducted in the form of lectures and heuristic discussions.
Active participation in the discussion means substantive participation in the discussion during at least 50% of the classes.
Written work (3 to 6 pages) on a topic assigned by the teacher is planned. The deadline for submitting written work 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.
The final grade consists of:
A paper on a subject designated by the teacher (50%).
Oral examination (25%).
Substantive participation in classes (25%).
Grading scale:
0‒49%: 2
50‒60%: 3
61‒70%: 3+
71‒80%: 4
81‒90%: 4+
91‒100%: 5
Additional knowledge: 5+

Bibliography

Bezpieczeństwo kulturowe Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, oprac. J. Czaja. AON: Warszawa 2004.
Boroch Robert, Analytical Futurology as a Tool for Strategic Planning in Social War Games. Security Dimensions. International & National Studies. 2017, No 24, 2017, p. 62–75.
Boroch, Robert, Antropological Theory of Culture — Research Report. Tomsk Journal of Linguistics and Anthropology. 2018, Issue 2 (18), p. 120-126.
Boroch, Robert, A Formal Concept of Culture in the Classification of Alfred L. Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn. Analecta. Studia i Materiały z Dziejów Nauki, 2016, Vol. XXV, pp. 61–101.
Boroch Robert, Granice agresji i obrony antropologicznej w przestrzeni kultury materialnej Warmii. W: Gębska M., Majdan P. (red.), Wyzwania bezpieczeństwa międzynarodowego w XXI wieku. Bezpieczeństwo społeczno-kulturowe. T 2. Warszawa: Akademia Sztuki Wojennej, s. 171–182.
Boroch Robert, Wywiad antropologiczny — przyczynek do antropologii stosowanej. Bezpieczeństwo. Obronność. Socjologia, 2016, nr 3(5), s. 5–18.
Jarmoszko Stanisław, Antropologia bezpieczeństwa. Kontury naukowej tożsamości. Siedlce 2015.
Korzeniowska-Bihun Anna, Boroch Robert, Ukrainian Theatrical Projects as an Example of Anthropological Defence in Terms of Anthropology as Contemporary Social Warfare. Security Dimensions. International & National Studies. 2017, No 24, p. 122–136.
Lucas R., George, Anthropologists in Arms. The Ethics of Military Anthropology, New York 2009.
Messer Ellen, Anthropology and Human Rights. Annual Review of Anthropology, vol. 22 (1993), pp. 221-249.
Podstawy bezpieczeństwa narodowego (państwa). Red. J. Pawłowski, Akademia Sztuki Wojennej, Warszawa 2017.
Trochowska Kamila, Soft Skills for Security and Defence: Cros-Cultural Competence and Beyond. Akademia Sztuki Wojennej: Warszawa 2018.
Ziętek W. Agata, Bezpieczeństwo kulturowe w Europie. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej: Lublin 2013.

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