History of Diplomatic Relations between Poland and Latin American Countries 3305-HSDPA-U
The vast area of Latin America, extending from Tierra del Fuego in the south to Mexico in the north, is a region of great geographical, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Due to the significant population of Polish origin on this continent, Polish diplomacy played an important role in maintaining diplomatic, consular, and cultural relations. A particularly significant role was played by Polish consulates operating in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Buenos Aires, Asunción, Mexico City, Montevideo, and Lima. The course is devoted to the history of diplomatic relations in the period 1918–2015. Treaties and agreements (both archival and currently in force) concluded between Poland and the countries of Latin America will be discussed.
Scope of topics:
1. Contacts between Poland and Latin America in the 16th–18th centuries.
2. Routes taken by Polish immigrants to Latin America in the 19th century.
3. Diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and Latin American countries in the years 1918–1939.
4. Diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and Latin American countries in the years 1939–1945.
5. Diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and Latin American countries in the years 1945–2015.
6. Polish diplomatic and consular representatives in Latin American countries.
7. Diplomatic and consular representatives of Latin American countries in Poland.
8. Treaties and agreements (archival and currently in force) between Poland and Latin American countries.
Note: The presented topics do not correspond directly to individual class units.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
• identify the successive stages of diplomatic relations between Poland and the countries of Latin America
(S2K_W04)
• possess a set of terms and concepts characteristic of diplomatic relations
(S2K_W05)
• have a conceptual framework useful for further studies on the subject
(S2K_W01)
• adopt a critical approach to stereotypes related to diplomacy and international relations
(S2K_W02)
Skills
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
• be able to situate diplomatic relations between Poland and the countries of Latin America within the broader context of world history
(S2K_U01)
• be able to formulate logical and substantively correct oral and written statements concerning diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and the countries of Latin America, using appropriate subject-specific terminology
(S2K_U03)
• be able to assess the impact of Polish emigrants on diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and the countries of Latin America
(S2K_U01)
• acquire a conceptual framework useful for further studies on the subject
(S2K_U02)
• be capable of adopting a critical approach to diplomatic and consular relations between Poland and the countries of Latin America
(S2K_U01)
Social competences
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
• demonstrate critical reflection on their own knowledge and an awareness of the need for its systematic development
(S2K_K01)
• be prepared to participate responsibly in debates on international and diplomatic relations, with respect for differing viewpoints and cultural contexts
(S2K_K02)
Assessment criteria
Participants in the seminar will be assessed on the basis of:
• attendance (up to two unexcused absences are permitted; each additional unexcused absence lowers the final grade by half a grade),
• participation in discussions and overall class activity, including short presentations.
With regard to the use of AI tools in the educational process, the general URK guidelines apply:
https://dokumenty.uw.edu.pl/dziennik/DURK/Lists/Dziennik/Attachments/134/DURK.2023.98.UURK.98.pdf
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Required reading:
• Marcin F. Gawrycki, Latynoamerykańskie koncepcje stosunków międzynarodowych, t. 1-6, Biblioteka Iberyjska, Warszawa 2015.
• Jarosław Spyra, Stosunki Polski z krajami Ameryki Łacińskiej [in:] Ameryka Łacińska we współczesnym świecie, pod red. M.F. Gawryckiego, Warszawa 2006.
• Edward J. Pałyga, Stosunki dyplomatyczne Polski z państwami Ameryki Łacińskiej [in:] „Dzieje Najnowsze”, 1971, nr 2.
• Ewa Kinast, Waldemar Rómmel, Stosunki dyplomatyczne Polski z Ameryką Łacińską [in:] „Sprawy Międzynarodowe”, 1985, nr 1.
• Andrzej Dembicz (red), Relacje Polska-Argentyna. Historia i współczesność, CESLA, Warszawa 1996.
• Hanna Dumała, Polska – Ameryka Łacińska. Powojenne stosunki dyplomatyczno-konsularne, „Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska”, Sectio K, Politologia, vol. IV, 1997.
• Andrzej Dembicz (red), Relacje Polska-Chile. Historia i współczesność, CESLA, Warszawa 2002.
• Jerzy Mazurek, Noventa anos das relações diplomáticas entre a República da Polônia e a República Federativa do Brasil, Embaixada da Republica da Polônia, Brasília 2010.
Supplementary reading:
• Stosunki dyplomatyczne Polski, t. 2: Ameryka Północna i Południowa 1918-2007, MSZ, Warszawa 2008.
• Polska – Meksyk 1918-1988. Zbiór dokumentów i materiałów, Warszawa 1989.
Notes
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Term 2025Z:
Os participantes do seminário serão avaliados com base em: - presença (são permitidas duas faltas não justificadas; cada falta não justificada adicional reduzirá a nota final em meio ponto), No que diz respeito ao uso de ferramentas de IA no processo de ensino, aplicam-se as diretrizes gerais do URK: https://dokumenty.uw.edu.pl/dziennik/DURK/Lists/Dziennik/Attachments/134/DURK.2023.98.UURK.98.pdf |
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