History of Iran and Afghanistan2 3600-7-IR2-HJA2
The lecture covers early Islamic period after the Arab conquest of Iran, then the whole Islamic epoch up to the modern times including Khomeini’s Islamic Revolution and its aftermath.
The Islamic era is divided into several distinct periods, namely the Islamic Caliphate, Iran under independent states officialy recognizing Caliphate’s preponderance, Moghol period, restitution of the Iranian sovereignity and territorial integrity under the Safavids, stagnation of the Qajar epoch, 20th century and rise of modernity. During the first period the struggle for keeping ethnic and cultural identity and integrity as well as gaining Persia's own place within the political and cultural realm of Islam is essential; the second one is marked by rivarly between emirates of the Eastern Caliphate and the rise of Turkic political domination; after the Moghol incursions and devastation of the country follows the period of reconstruction and concurrent supremation of the Turco-Moghol military elites; the most important issue of the Safavid period is the introduction of Shia Islam into Iran and relations with the Ottoman Turkey while in the course of 19th and 20th centuries relations with the West and the modernization of the country is of fundamental significance. Constitutional Revolution of 1905-1909 and Islamic Revolution as turning points of Iran's 20th century history. Postrevolutionary Iran and chalenges of the 21st century.
Up to 18th century regarding lack of reference in sources there is no reason to make separate research on Afghanistan and its history is regarded in terms of a common account within history of Persia. While from that century onward it deserves the separate account of the beginning and developments of Afghan state, wars with Great Britain and Russia's policy in 19th century up to modern times and the Soviet invasion of 1978, not to neglect its aftereffects in this very century. At least a brief survey of developments of Central Asia from 16th century’s events parallelly to the develpments of Iran and later in Afghanistan is advised. Essential role of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and the Iranian Islamic Revolution in rise and growth of the modern Islamic extremism.
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Term 2023L:
The class is dedicated to the history of Iran from the early modern period onward; some references will be made, however, also to the earlier periods. The focus will be on the long processes and developments, rather than single events. |
Term 2024L:
The class is dedicated to the history of Iran from the early modern period onward; some references will be made, however, also to the earlier periods. The focus will be on the long processes and developments, rather than single events. |
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Learning outcomes
Following completion of this course students should have acquired the following knowledge, skills and competence:
KNOWLEDGE:
- has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects in the field of history [K_W04];
- has detailed and organized knowledge of history of Iran from the Arab conquest till the modern times [K_W06];
- has detailed and organized knowledge of Persian art and aesthetics [K_W08];
- has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues in Iran within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation from the Arab conquest till the modern times [K_W09];
- has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary situation in Iran [K_W11];
- is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world [K_W14];
- knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of history of Iran from the Arab conquest till modern times [K_W18];
- knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in Iran [K_W19].
SKILLS:
- can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of the Orient [K_U02];
- can use the knowledge of history of Iran to analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world [K_U04];
- can appropriately place Iran in the context of circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic environment [K_U05];
- can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Iran in typical professional situations [K_U09];
- has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Iran in Polish and in Persian language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Iran [K_U21].
COMPETENCE:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01];
- can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity [K_K04];
- has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world [K_K05];
- sees the need of dialogue between cultures [K_K06];
- is aware of significance the Iranian culture has for the culture of the world [K_K07];
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Iran [K_K08].
Assessment criteria
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA:
- continuous assessment;
- dedicated paper (if needed);
- attendance control;
- oral examination.
Bibliography
E. Abrahamian, A History of Modern Iran, Cambridge 2008
A. Amanat, Iran: A Modern History, Yale 2017
The Cambridge History of Iran, vol. IV-VII, Cambridge 1975-1990
Th. Coville, Iran, la révolution invisible, Paris 2007
N. Keddie, Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution, Yale 2003
A. Krasnowolska (red.), Historia Iranu, Ossolineum 2010, cz. II-IV
B. Składanek, Historia Persji, t. 2, Warszawa 1999
B. Składanek, Historia Persji, t. 3, Warszawa 2003
J. D. Sourdel, La civilisation de l'islam classique, Paris 1968
Additional reading suggested by the lecturer.
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Term 2023L:
E. Abrahamian, Historia współczesnego Iranu, Warszawa 2011 Additional reading material to be chosen from those suggested by the instructor |
Term 2024L:
E. Abrahamian, Historia współczesnego Iranu, Warszawa 2011 Additional reading material to be chosen from those suggested by the instructor |
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