(in Polish) Klucz do kultury regionu: literatura, sztuka, folklor (I) - Rosja 3224-D7KREGROS
The classes are devoted to the analysis of Russian culture from the Middle Ages to the present day, with particular emphasis on literature, visual arts, architecture, music, cinema and folklore. Culture is considered in close connection with political and social processes, which allows us to grasp both its historical evolution and contemporary transformations. The course covers both specific issues and cross-cutting topics, enabling students to understand the continuity and dynamics of Russian cultural development. An important element is also reflection on the reception of Russian culture in Poland and its place in a broader international context. The use of contemporary research perspectives, including a variety of humanistic and cultural studies approaches, enables a multifaceted interpretation of cultural phenomena and their significance in the processes of shaping national and cultural identity.
1. Folklore and folk mythology in the process of shaping Russia's cultural identity
2. Russian culture in the era of globalisation: migrations, inspirations, intercultural dialogues
3. The reception of Russian culture in Poland as a field of interpretative conflict
4. Architectural disputes: the sacred, the profane and power in public space
5. Urban spaces and everyday life: culture, power and social mobility in Russia
6. Places of memory in Russia: landscape as a medium of history and identity
7. Russian pop culture: ideology in the rhythm of entertainment
8. The screen of history: the impact of political and social changes on the development of film art in Russia
9. Language in the service of power: language policy and cultural tensions in Russia
10. Faith, ritual and society in Russia: an anthropological approach to religious change from a historical perspective
11. Social and political rituals in Russian culture
12. National minorities in Russia: culture, discourses of power and the negotiation of identity
13. Protests and narratives of resistance: social movements in Russia from a cultural studies perspective in the 20th and 21st centuries
14. The culture of symbols in Russia: the influence of meanings on social practices and values
15. Readers, authors and the functions of literature: challenges of contemporary literary culture in Russia
Student workload:
Classroom participation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Class preparation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Mode
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will:
[Knowledge:]
1. The student knows and understands the history of Russian culture, its main trends and socio-political changes, with particular emphasis on global, local and post-colonial processes, as well as the functioning of cultural memory in public and symbolic space, and the specificity of various models of culture in Russia (traditional, aristocratic, bourgeois, mass), the processes of their transformation and manifestations in literature, art, language, architecture and public space (K2_W01; K2_W05).
2. The student knows and understands issues related to the functioning of language, religion, rituals, symbols, literature, pop culture and national minorities in Russia in a socio-political, historical and cultural context (K1_W02; K2_W03).
3. The student understands the principles of the functioning of cultural and national heritage institutions in Russia, their role in shaping political, social and ideological discourses, and their significance in contemporary cultural life (K2_W04).
[Skills]
4. Students are able to search for, select, analyse and use information on Russian culture and socio-political and historical processes, using various sources, including foreign-language ones (K1_U01; K2_U01).
5. The student is able to develop research s
kills in the field of Russian culture, independently acquire knowledge with the support of a supervisor, and clearly and skilfully present research results in oral or written form (K1_U03; K2_U01).
6. The student is able to critically analyse Russian cultural products, distinguishing between historical, ideological and cultural perspectives and taking into account differences in identity and social context (K2_U05).
7. The student is able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to interpret Russian symbols, rituals, literature, architecture and pop culture in a global and local context, as well as in academic and public discussions (K1_U06; K2_U05).
[Social competences:]
8. The student is ready to critically evaluate their knowledge of Russian culture, to continue learning and to supplement their acquired competences (K1_K01; K2_K01).
9. The student is ready to actively participate in cultural life and enjoy its various forms, including in the context of Russian culture (K1_K05; K2_K05).
Assessment criteria
In order to pass the course, students are required to attend classes in accordance with the Detailed Rules of Study at the Faculty of Applied Linguistics (Resolution No. 114 of the Faculty Council of 19 December 2017).
Any absence exceeding two classes should be made up during office hours.
Classes will be conducted in the form of discussions on assigned readings or material presented by the lecturer in the form of a presentation. Substantive participation in the discussion means substantive participation in the discussion during at least 50% of the classes.
A written assignment (3-6 pages) or a presentation on a topic assigned by the lecturer is also required. The deadline for submitting the written assignment is the date set by the lecturer during the first or second class. Those absent from these classes are required to obtain information from the lecturer.
The oral examination will cover the material discussed in class during the semester and will include two randomly selected questions from the material discussed in class.
The final grade will be based on:
Substantive participation in class discussions (20%).
Written work or presentation on a topic assigned by the lecturer (20%).
Oral assessment (60%).
(exhaustive answer to a question = 30%, partial answer = 15%)
Grading scale:
0%-49% - 2
50%-60% - 3
61%-70% - 3+
71%-80% - 4
81%-90% - 4+
91%-100% - 5
Additional knowledge - 5+
Bibliography
1. Antczak-Barzan, A. Kultowa propaganda : rosyjski dyskurs komunikowania politycznego w przekazie telewizyjnym stacji "Pierwyj kanał". Toruń: Adam Marszałek, 2017
2. Billington, James H. Ikona i topór : historia kultury rosyjskiej / przekł. Justyn Hunia. Kraków: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, 2008
3. Cywilizacja Rosji imperialnej / pod red. Piotra Kraszewskiego. Poznań : Instytut Wschodni UAM Uniwersytetu Adama Mickiewicza, 2002.
4. Figes, O. Taniec Nataszy: z dziejów kultury rosyjskiej / przekł. Władysław Jeżewski.Warszawa: Magnum, 2007
5. Getka, J., Darczewska J. Faszyzacja antyfaszyzmu : kulturowe kody wojny Rosji. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, 2023. 208 s.
6. Kenez, P. Cinema and Soviet Society: From the Revolution to the Death of Stalin. London, 2001
7. Krycka-Michnowska, I. O sobie o Rosji o duszy rosyjskiej Dziennik Zinaidy Gippios. Katowice 2015.
8. Kowalska-Stus, H. Kultura staroruska XI - XVI w. : tradycja i zmiana. Kraków: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, 1998
9. Łotman, J. Rosja i znaki. Kultura szlachecka w wieku XVIII i na początku XIX. Tłum. B. Żyłko. Gdańsk 1999.
10. Łuczewski, M. Kapitał moralny : polityki historyczne w późnej nowoczesności. Kraków: Ośrodek Myśli Politycznej, 2017
11. Mikiciuk, E. Czytanie ikony: w kręgu literatury, teatru i filmu. Gdańsk ; Sopot : Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego, 2020
12. Mucha, B. Historia literatury rosyjskiej: od początków do czasów najnowszych. Wrocław : Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, 2002
13. New narratives of Russian and East European art : between traditions and revolutions / edited by Galina Mardilovich and Maria Taroutina. London ; New York ; Abingdon : Routledge, 2022
14. Nowak, A. Powrót "Imperium Zła" : ideologie współczesnej Rosji, ich twórcy i krytycy: (1913-2023). Kraków : Wydawnictwo Literackie, 2023
15. Usenko, K. Buszujący w barszczu: kontrkultura Rosji sto lat po rewolucji. Wołowiec: Wydawnictwo Czarne, 2018.
16. Wołkow, S. Czarodziejski chór : historia kultury rosyjskiej od Tołstoja do Sołżenicyna / przeł. Wojciech Stanisławski. Warszawa : Wydawnictwo Sic, 2016
17. Zarycki, T. Kapitał kulturowy: inteligencja w Polsce i w Rosji. Warszawa : Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, 2008.
A detailed bibliography for each topic will be provided during the classes.
Additional information
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