The Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures has
announced a new course being offered 2nd 8-weeks this semester:
SLAV-T230 (Topics in Slavic Literatures & Cultures) –
3 credits
Space, Culture, and Identity in Central Europe
#37060, 5:30-8:30 pm Mondays & Wednesdays, KH 212,
Second Eight Weeks Only
COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit and COLL
(CASE) Global Civilization & Culture credit
Instructor: Joanna Nizynska
This class explores
cultural history, key motifs, and myths and stereotypes that have defined
"Central European" urban centers and their surrounding regions. We will explore
the cities whose often convoluted history
was shaped by their multiple
cultural influences and hybrid
ethnic and political identities. We will trace cultural
blueprints of urban experience as they emerge
in long stretches of history
as well as crystalize in formative
historical moments. Through readings in cultural history,
urban anthropology, and
sociology, and through works of literature, art, and film pertaining to such cities as Cluj, Prague,
Budapest, Gdansk, and Trieste (in contemporary Romania,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland,
and Italy respectively), we will examine
to what extent their commonalities and differences
validate the umbrella term labeling
them as "Central European." Note: All readings
in English.
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