Information about the course

Introduction to the course and the concept of Central Europe

Medieval history and historical images of Central Europe

The rise and fall of Central Europe: The Region in the short 20th century

Revolutions of 1989 and openings towards democracy

Mid-term exam

Political transformation in the Central Europe: Progressing democratization (1990-2004)

Parties, presidents and elections: Who is in charge?

Building civil society from scratch

Security situation in Central Europe after 1989

Political economy of Central European post-1989 development

The impact of Europeanization and Globalization

Concluding session and open discussion