Problems of culture of the countries of the East and Central Europe (I) - Ukraine 3224-D3PKU

This course is a continuation of *The History of Culture in the Countries of the Region* and aims to explore the specificity of Ukrainian culture—both in its historical and contemporary dimensions. It examines the factors that have shaped and continue to shape its distinctiveness, complexity, and internal diversity.

Selected aspects of Ukrainian culture are discussed through the lens of key social, nation-building, ethnolinguistic, literary, artistic, and ideological phenomena and processes, analyzed in terms of their impact on cultural formation. All issues are approached from an anthropological perspective, providing conceptual tools and methods for the analysis and interpretation of culture.

The course content is also situated within the broader context of cultural transformations in Central and Eastern Europe. Throughout the course, students develop research skills and learn to independently acquire and interpret knowledge under the guidance of the instructor.

**Topics covered include (among others):**

1. Ukrainian culture and globalization – adaptation and integration of Western cultural values.
2. Ukrainian folk traditions and customs – analysis of their current state and modes of preservation.
3. Popular culture and national identity – Ukraine after 1991.
4. Religion and its influence on the development of Ukrainian culture.
5. The Ukrainian language – history, current status, and future prospects in the context of the country’s multilingualism.
6. Historical memory in contemporary Ukrainian culture – the presence of historical events and figures in literature, art, and film.
7. National minorities and their cultural heritage in Ukraine.
8. Contemporary Ukrainian literature in the global context – international reception, especially in Poland.
9. Ukrainian diaspora and culture – creative work by artists with dual identities.
10. Cultural heritage – conservation of architectural monuments and museum development in contemporary Ukraine.
11. New museums in Ukraine – their functions, challenges, and institutional forms.
12. Ukrainian cultural diplomacy – the role of culture in Ukraine’s international relations.
13. Cultural identity among Ukrainian youth – values, attitudes, and preferences.
14. War trauma and its representation in Ukrainian culture – through art, literature, and memory.
15. Representations of war (post-2014 and post-2022) in culture – anthropological and artistic perspectives.

Student workload:

In-class participation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Preparation for classes – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Preparation for oral examination – 30 hours (1 ECTS)

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