Workshops on history in a modern language HIS-SL>warhistjnow
Due to the language chosen, the topics of classes will oscillate mainly around broadly understood issues from the history and culture of England/Great Britain/British Isles/British Empire. During the classes, the student will have the opportunity to learn not only about the history of selected, outstanding historical figures from the british past, but also about the issues related to the history of great metropolises (London, Belfast, Singapore), british everyday life (including the history of the Thames, transport or football) and British Royal and national pomp and circumstance.
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Term 2024/2025-L:
The cultural heritage of Kraków is not only about its monuments and architecture but, above all, about its people and social history, which have shaped this unique city over the centuries. In this edition, particular attention will be given to figures associated with Kraków’s church, science, sports, theater, film, and music—individuals who have had a significant impact on the city's development and character. We will also explore less obvious aspects of Kraków’s history, delving into legends of haunted places, analyzing the dark chapters of its criminal past, and discovering the city as a vibrant tourist destination. Additionally, we will reflect on the fate of the Jewish community, which has contributed to the city's unique atmosphere for centuries, and examine the dramatic moments when Kraków faced major epidemics that left their mark on its residents and urban landscape. |
(in Polish) Tryb zajęć
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Student:
E_1. knows facts and specialist terminology,
E_2. is able to briefly describe the subjects presented in class,
E_3. is aware of the level of his knowledge and skills and is able to describe a selected problem related to the issues presented in class
E_4. observes and makes interpretations of contemporary historical and political processes related to the discussed subjects.
Assessment criteria
M_1. Multimedia presentations, fragments of movies/ videos
M_2. Substantive conversations on the discused subjects and literature provided
W_1. Attendance at classes (2 unexcused absences are allowed)
W_2. Continuous assessment and student's activity in class (including presentations on a given subject).
W_3. Oral exam.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
DK, History of Britain and Ireland: The Definitive Visual Guide Hardcover, 2019.
S. Schama, A History of Britain (Vol 1) At the Edge of the World: 3000BC-AD1603, (Vol. 2) British Wars: 1603-1776, (Vol. 3) The Fate of Empire: 1776-200, London 2002.
Lecturer's own literature
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Term 2024/2025-L:
* Malecki Jan M., A history of Kraków for everyone, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Kraków 2008 |
Notes
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Term 2024/2025-L:
The course completion is based on attendance (with one unexcused absence permitted per semester), active participation, completion of assignments given by the instructor during classes, and a short presentation summarizing the course cycle. |
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: