Culture and Society in Central and Eastern Europe

Description

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Interdisciplinary introduction to main themes and concepts of Central and East European studies, including historical background, nation states and ethnic groups, and languages spoken in area. Focus on politics, society, and culture in communist and early post-communist periods: party control and dissidence; national economic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Interdisciplinary introduction to main themes and concepts of Central and East European studies, including historical background, nation states and ethnic groups, and languages spoken in area. Focus on politics, society, and culture in communist and early post-communist periods: party control and dissidence; national economic planning and private entrepreneurship; atheist education and state religion; politically engaged literature, mass media, and freedom of expression; sports, visual and performing arts, and nationalism. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog 2023-24