Introduction to history and culture of Poland

Introduction to history and culture of Poland 3 ECTS, 30 h

Course description:

Course is structured as historical and cultural inheritance survey of Poland. It is a review of culture of Poland in historical chronology (including historical and cultural oscillations before and after gaining the independence of the country). Impact and interaction of multicultural traditions in formation and evolution of sovereign Polish culture are inspected. Highlighted are the connection between cultural development and social, political and economic processes. Discussed are such cultural aspects as audiovisual, fine and performing arts and architectonics. To visualize the conception of history and culture of Poland, detour of museum/ cultural monuments/ events is planned.

Goals and objectives of the course:

 to develop the understanding of Polish culture, history and traditions;

 to acquire the skills in comparison of cultural features and traditions of Poland and other countries;

 to recognize the most significant cultural and historical objects of Poland;

 to acquire the ability to describe historical events in chronological order;

 to create the percept of the most significant items and best known persons in different historical and cultural fields.