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Course: Soviets and their Satellites: Central and Eastern Europe during the Cold War

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Course title Soviets and their Satellites: Central and Eastern Europe during the Cold War
Course code KHI/SAS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Perutka Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
18.IX Introduction - Postwar 25.IX How the East became Communist? 02.X Czechoslovakia: Obedient satellite 09.X East Germany: The partisans that fought Hitler 16.X Poland: Restless giant 23.X Hungary: Goulash communism 30.X Yugoslavia: Non-aligned country 06.XI Bulgaria: Long dictatorship 13.XI Romania: Draculescu's rule 20.XI COMECON: We command the rain; we command the wind 27.XI Society: Origin and culture of lies 04.XII International relations: Countries of friends closest? 11.XII Aftermath: First years of Freedom 12. Gamification class. 13. Students' symposium.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 30 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course focuses on the countries of the so-called Eastern Bloc, i.e., countries of Central and Eastern Europe during the Cold War, roughly 1945-1989. It will present not only the historical development of its members but also various topics that were general like economy, society, or international relations. This course will also try to challenge the traditional Cold War narrative, that focused on the two superpowers and neglected the smaller countries. It will show that the dependency on Soviet Union varied throughout the conflict and that even lesser actors could play an important part in World politics of the era.
After the completion of this course, students will be able to understand the historical development of the Central and Eastern Europe place them into the proper context of the Cold War. They will understand, how they emerged, what was their political, economic, and societal systems. They will also comprehend the local differences between them because they will present a paper on them.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Attendance and class activities based on home readings - 20 % Presentation - 30 % (Student will choose a topic that reflects this course and present a paper in the final class symposium. Approximately 15 minutes) Test - 30 % (Multiple choice and short open questions) Book Review - 20 % (2 to 3 normpages - 3600 to 5400 characters with spaces of a book about the Eastern Bloc) Bonus points - 10 % Gamification class (we will play a jeopardy game)
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Euroculture (2023) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2012) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Euroculture (2019) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching History for Secondary Schools and Higher Primary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (2019) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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