The idea (and reality) of Central Europe
The idea (and reality) of Central Europe
The idea (and reality) of Central Europe
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Autumn 2020

IMPORTANT: The course will be taught ONLINE, DECEMBER 14-18, 2020!

LECTURER

András Schweitzer Ph. D., Senior lecturer at International and European Studies dep. (Faculty of Social Sciences), Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, schweitzer.andras@tatk.elte.hu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course aims to be a general introduction to East-Central European political and cultural history, and its effect on contemporary national identity construction. The classes will focus on political, social, economic and cultural patterns of the region, plus the historical forces and events that shaped them. A trans-national and at times comparative approach is going to be applied.

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1/ What is East-Central Europe? (December 14)
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2/ National “revival” of imagined communities (December 14)
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3/ Great power dictates, limited options (December 15)
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4/ The idea of confederation (December 15)
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5/ Bloodlands (December 16)
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6/ Shades of red (December 16)
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7/ Transition to the end of history (December 17)
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8/ Defreezing: ghosts return (December 17)
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9/ Future paths (December 18)
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10/ Similar in being unique (December 18)
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