Seminar: Contemporary Iran and Afghanistan 3600-7-IR4-KIWIA(L)
The class is devoted to the most contemporary socio-political, economic and cultural issues of Iran and/or Afghanistan, taking into account the historical, religious and population contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on students' active participation in class through critical analysis of source texts in Farsi or English, analysis of audio-visual materials and engagement in discussion. The classes are designed not only to increase students' knowledge, but also to teach them to think critically and independently, analyse sources, formulate theses and draw conclusions.
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Term 2023L:
The class is devoted to the most contemporary socio-political, economic and cultural issues of Iran and/or Afghanistan, taking into account the historical, religious and population contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on students' active participation in class through critical analysis of source texts in Farsi or English, analysis of audio-visual materials and engagement in discussion. The classes are designed not only to increase students' knowledge, but also to teach them to think critically and independently, analyse sources, formulate theses and draw conclusions. |
Term 2024L:
FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT: During the course, the main political ideas that have appeared in the broadly understood Iranian civilization, or rather the civilization of the Persian language, from the very beginning of its existence to the present day will be discussed and debated. These will be various concepts, both those specific to this civilization and its genuine contribution to political thought, and those that have been adopted or inspired by the achievements of other civilizations or political regions. Each of these ideas will be defined and discussed in terms of its sources, development and significance for the political culture of Iran and neighboring countries, as well as its impact on regions and countries representing different traditions of political thought. The issues will be discussed on three levels covering the pre-Islamic period, the era of classical Islamic civilization, and modernity. |
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Learning outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Knowledge:
K_W06: the student has a structured detailed knowledge of the history of Iran and/or Afghanistan within the scope of the subject matter of the class;
K_W10: the student is able to name and characterize the basic cultural phenomena of Iran and/or Afghanistan within the scope of the subject matter of the class.
Skills:
K_U01: the student is able to search, analyse, evaluate and use information using various sources;
K_U02: student is able to identify sources of cultural differences of Iran/Afghanistan;
K_U04: the student is able to apply knowledge of Iranian and/or Afghan history to analyse and interpret contemporary world events;
K_U05: the student is able to correctly situate Iran and Afghanistan in the context of environmental, geopolitical and economic conditions;
K_U06: the student is able to read, analyse and interpret literary texts and other works of cultural creation (film, press, social writing) of Iran/Afghanistan, correctly placing them in a cultural context;
K_U07: the student is able to compare and perceive the relations between selected literary texts and other works of cultural creation (film, press, writing of social character) of Iran/Afghanistan, and the issues of tradition and modernity;
K_U11: the student speaks a foreign language at least at B2 level;
K_U20: the student is able to choose and formulate a topic for the bachelor's thesis, select and find sources in Persian, refer to basic theoretical approach.
Competences:
K_K04: the student is able to appropriately define the goals and ways to achieve them in the field of scientific, professional and social activity;
K_K05: student is aware of cultural diversity and its religious, philosophical, moral and historical sources, as well as its significance for understanding the contemporary world;
K_K06: student perceives the need for intercultural dialogue;
K_K07: the student is aware of the significance of the culture of Iran and/or Afghanistan in the world culture.
Assessment criteria
- attendance control (two unexcused absences allowed);
- activity in class;
- final paper/project (if needed).
Bibliography
Literature selected according to the subject of the course by the instructor
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Term 2024L:
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Additional information
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