Politics in Central and Eastern Europe 2102-ANG-L-D5PCEE

The course focuses on the problems of politics in Central and Eastern
European contexts. First two weeks are aimed at introducing students to political,
social, historical, and cultural as well as theoretical context. The following weeks are
going to be dedicated to the problems of nationalism, identity and identity politics in
the region. Later on, we will focus on various problems of political processes within
transition and integration processes in the region. Finally, several important issues
such as geopolitics will be discussed.
The course will incorporate elements of lecture and well as discussion based on
assigned reading. Upon completion of the course students will know and understand
principal problems of regional politics and geopolitics, how they influence
contemporary social and political life as well as European integration. They will also
be able to spot and discuss political and axiological issues.