Social and Cultural Aspects of Azerbaijan 3600-TU-ZSKA-OG

The lecture focuses on elements of Azerbaijani culture, its sources, foreign influences and interactions with East and West cultures. Rites, holiday customs, folk costumes, symbolism are discussed. The lecture also focuses on the most important issues and factors influencing the formation of the socio-cultural face of modern Azerbaijan. The course will discuss the topic of women in the culture and social life of modern Azerbaijan. As part of the lecture, students will learn about the work of poets and composers, the beginnings of Azerbaijani musicology, dances and classical music - mugam. The lecture also discusses Azerbaijan's cobbler art, painting and contemporary art. The lecture presents wedding ceremonies, engagements and the role of the family in Azerbaijani society

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1. Historical introduction. General information about the country, ethnic map, language and population
2. Traditional and contemporary music. Mugam and jazz-mugam.
3. Establishment of the Azerbaijani opera and theater.
4. Wedding customs. Customs and the present. Family in the socio-cultural life of Azerbaijan.
5. The rise of the press. The satirical magazine Molla Nasraddin.
6. Folk, religious and state holidays.
7. Events on January 20. Historical memory.
8. Historical and modern architecture.
9. Perception of a woman in Azerbaijani oral literature and its role in society.
10. Review of Azerbaijan literature.
11. Folk costumes and jewelry art.
12. The art of miniatures. The development of painting in Azerbaijan in the XX-XXI century
13. Azerbaijani cinema.
14. Azerbaijani cuisine.
15. Polish-Azerbaijani relations.

Prerequisites (description)

Monographic lecture combined with a multimedia presentation

Course coordinators

Shahla Kazimova

Type of course

General:

general courses

Term 2023Z:

general courses
elective courses
elective monographs

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
-student after classhas extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of the Azerbaijan (within the scope of culture and literature or culture and religion issues) in a comparative perspective (K_W02);
-demonstrates good knowledge of contemporary cultural life of Azerbaijan (K_W08);
- has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in Azerbaijan (K_W10);
-student understands the links between Azerbaijani culture and trends in the development of culture in other countries of the region (K_W03 K_W11);

Skills:
-student can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Caucasus also on the basis of source materials (K_U02,K_U03);
- can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities (K_U04);
-can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations (K_U05);
-can use the terminology from the domain of religion of Azerbaijan to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences (K_U06);
-can analyze most important phenomena in the field of history, as well as socio-political or cultural context of Azerbaijan (K_U11);

Social competence:
- student sees the possibility of practical use of knowledge gained in the lecture. Also understands the need for further education in this field (K_K01);
- the lecture raises the student's reflection on multiculturalism, teaches political, religious and moral tolerance (K_K03 K_K05).
- classes provide the student with preparation for participation in scientific and political conferences on Eastern issues, enables selection of the future field of professional activity related to this region - in national and local government administration, international institutions, diplomacy, mass media as well as research and expert centers cooperating with Azerbaijan (K_K04 K_K06)

Assessment criteria

Oral exam: covering material discussed during lectures

Bibliography

Alijewa K., Kobierce Azerbejdżańskie, Warszawa 2013.
Azerbejdżańskie madrości ludowe. Przysłowia, życzenia, wierzenia,przysiegi, baśnie i legendy, Warszawa 2013.
Chodubski A., Polacy w Azerbejdżanie, Toruń 2004.
Kazimova, Sh. "Progressive Thoughts in "Molla Nasreddin" Magazine (Initial Period - 1906-1907)." in Oriental studies and arts : contributions dedicated to Professor Tadeusz Majda on His 85th birthday, edited by Agata Bareja-Starzyńska, Kamila Barbara stanek, Marzena Godzińska, Anna Akbike Sulimowicz, Magdalena Szpindler and Joanna Bojarska - Cieślik, 139-149. Warsaw: Wyadwnictwo Akademickie Dialog, 2015
Sadychowa S., Azerbejdżański strój narodowy, Warszawa 2013.
Sadychowa S., Jubilerstwo azerbejzdżańskie, Warszawa 2013.
Safarowa Z., Muzyka azerbejdżańska, Warszawa 2013.
Świętochowski T., Azerbejdżan, Warszawa 2006.
Efendijew R., Salamzade E., Sztuka Azerbejdżanu, Warszawa 2013.
Tagijewa N., Tkaniny i hafty artystyczne Azerbejdżanu, Warszawa 2013.
Resulzade M.E., Azərbaycan şairi Nizami, Ankara 1951
Мамедгулузаде Дж., Рассказы, фельетоны, повести, пьесы, Баку 1989.
Koroglu. Azerbejdżański epos heroiczny, Warszawa 2013 r.
„Irs Heritage” Magazine, Baku
Azerbaijani carpets magazine.
Albums, music, movies

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Additional information

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