Elective Course: Borderlands in Dialogue: Language, Media, and Cultural Memory in Central and Eastern Europe 3224-PRZEDF101
This course implements the goals of the project "Borderlands in Dialogue. Language, Media, and Cultural Memory of Central and Eastern Europe," creating an international educational space for students of the University of Warsaw (UW) and partner universities from Ukraine. The primary objective is an in-depth analysis of the contemporary Polish-Ukrainian and regional borderland experience.
The following thematic blocks will be covered during the course:
I. Introduction and research frameworks of the borderland (practical element: guest lecture).
II. Language, multilingualism, and identity (practical element: film screening combined with a moderated discussion).
III. Cultural memory and media narratives (practical element: visit to a historical museum).
IV. Migration and social change in the region (practical element: guest lecture).
V. Postcolonial and decolonial perspective (study visit to a media editorial office).
VI. Diplomacy, new media, and intercultural communication (practical element: guest lecture).
VII. Project workshop, presentation, and evaluation.
Student workload includes:
Classroom participation – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Preparing for classes – 30 hours (1 ECTS)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
Upon completing the course, the student will know and understand:
broadly understood intercultural context of countries in the Central and Eastern European region, taking into account the complex nature of language [K_W09].
Skills:
Upon completing the course, the student is able to:
search for, select, analyse and use necessary information from various sources [K_U01].
refer to acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and use it in typical professional statements concerning the literature of the countries of the region, as well as the specificity of the region as a whole in a global context, constructing them logically and referring to the positions of other participants in these communication situations [K_U06].
communicate using various communication channels and techniques on literary topics concerning the countries of the region [K_U07].
independently prepare written and oral statements, in Polish and a foreign language, on selected topics in the field of cultural theory and issues related to the countries of the region and present the results of their work in the group forum [K_U08].
use at least two foreign languages at a minimum level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [K_U09].
plan and organize individual and team work, plan and implement the process of independent learning, including specialist knowledge, after graduation [K_U10].
use modern communication and information technologies [K_U11].
Social Competences:
Upon completing the course, the student is prepared to:
critical assessment of existing knowledge, continuous learning and supplementing acquired knowledge and skills [K_K01]
effective communication and living in society, including in a culturally diverse society, working in a team, coping with typical professional situations, verifying one's views through factual discussion and evaluating one's knowledge [K_K02].
Assessment criteria
I. The organization of classes:
1) Attendance at all classes, covered by the plan, shall be compulsory.
2) It is not possible to have a resit if the reason of failing the credit was noncompliance with the requirement to participate in them. In such a case a student can be conditionally registered in an successive stage of study and can repeat the failed course.
3) In case of 30 hours in semester, 2 absences without justifying are acceptable. Missed classes must be made up in accordance with the requirements of the lecturer. The requirements are provided by the lecturer during the first class.
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