Key to the region: conflicts and relations (I): Russia 3224-D9KRROS

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:
- in-depth knowledge of the history and contemporary times of Russia, as well as historical issues, concepts, and concepts related to the emergence of Central and Eastern Europe as a region, with particular emphasis on cultural processes and phenomena in the context of social and political transformations (K2_W04)
- in-depth knowledge of the European and global context of cultural processes – can apply this knowledge to the culture, art, literature, linguistics, as well as political, social, and economic phenomena of Russia at every stage of their development (K2_W05)
- in-depth knowledge of issues related to the development of national, religious, socio-political, and economic relations in Russia (K2_W06).

Skills: the graduate is able to:
- search, select, analyze, and use necessary information from various sources, including foreign languages, in unpredictable conditions (K2_U01)
- formulate and analyze research problems, select research methods and tools, and conduct research independently and under the supervision of a research supervisor in the field of cultural studies and related disciplines concerning the Central and Eastern European region in unpredictable conditions (K2_U02)
- conduct a critical, in-depth analysis of cultural products specific to a given era in the development of Russia; recognize different types of cultural products in these countries, conduct a critical, in-depth analysis of them, and distinguish between different perspectives on cultural development, being aware of the differences in cultural identities and context (K2_U05)
- draw on acquired theoretical and practical knowledge to use it in typical and unusual professional statements concerning the history and present of Russia, as well as the specificity of the region as a whole in a global context, constructing them logically, referring to the positions of other participants in these communication situations (K2_U06)
- communicate using various communication channels and techniques, including translation techniques, in Polish and a foreign language with specialists on cultural, literary, linguistic, and historical topics related to the countries of the region (K2_U07)
- prepare written and oral presentations, in Polish and a foreign language, on selected topics related to cultural theory and issues affecting countries in the region (culture, political, social, and economic sources, consequences, and contexts of cultural phenomena, literature and language as media and cultural evidence, audiovisual and electronic media, social and religious relations and bonds, etc.). Present the results of their work in a group setting (K2_U08)
- plan and organize individual work and plan, organize, and manage teamwork; independently plan and implement the process of acquiring knowledge, including specialized knowledge, and guide others in this area (K2_U10)
- use modern communication and information technologies in their work (K2_U11).

Social competences: the graduate is prepared to:
- critically evaluate one's knowledge, continuously improve one's skills, and supplement acquired knowledge (K2_K01)
- communicate effectively and live in society, including in a society culturally different from one's own, manage group work, cope with typical and exceptional situations, verify one's views through informed discussion, and evaluate one's knowledge (K2_K02)
- actively participate in cultural life, organize it, and benefit from its various forms (K2_K05).

The requirement for passing the course is mandatory attendance.
Classes will be conducted in the form of discussions on assigned readings or materials presented by the instructor via presentations. Active participation in discussions means substantive engagement in at least 50% of the classes.
A written assignment (3–6 pages) or a presentation on a topic assigned by the instructor is also required. The final deadline for submitting the written assignment is the date set by the instructor during the first or second class. Students absent from these sessions are obliged to obtain the information from the instructor.
The oral exam will cover knowledge of the material discussed in class during the semester and will include two randomly selected questions from the material covered in class. The final grade will consist of:
Active and substantive participation in class (20%)
Presentation on a topic assigned by the instructor (20%)
Oral exam (60%)
Full 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+

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