Twenty years after of the collapse of state socialism in Eastern Europe, it seems that xenophobia, social tension, political extremism, and economic crisis are increasing in the region. What is the state of democracy in Russia and Eastern Europe? What kind of cultural and societal reforms have taken place and/or are expected to happen? How long a shadow does the past cast on contemporary society? Can Western liberal democracy serve as a perspective of development in the post-communist countries, including the 'new' EU-member countries?
Designed for Bachelor's and Master's students of humanities and social sciences, the course consists of lectures (30 hours), course readings (materials will be distributed before the beginning of the course), workshops (9 hours) and a final exam. In addition to introductory lectures on area studies, gender approaches and major methodological and conceptual approaches, the course is divided into three clusters that focus on cultural, political and economic, and social issues. All clusters include lectures, additional readings and specialized workshops that offer detailed instruction and discussions. Grading is based on attendance, active participation in class discussions, and completion of the required writing tasks and the final exam. The course attendance is restricted to 30 students.
Period
07-08-2012 - 23-08-2012 (3 weeks)
Target group
The target group of the course is Bachelors and Masters students of humanities and social sciences.
Course aim
The course addresses the roots and causes of the challenges Russian and Eastern European societies are facing today. It offers multidisciplinary approaches to the study of their cultural and societal development. The aim is to challenge traditional periodization. Instead, the focus is on long-term processes, which offer tools for a deeper understanding of the thrust of change and reason behind continuity. rnrnLectures and workshops are conducted by experienced teachers and instructors.
All teachers share an expertise on area studies and have a PhD education in such key fields as history, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. In one of the classes lecturers challenge themselves as well as the students methodologically by using music in teaching. A small lecture concert designed for a multidisciplinary audience aims to encourage students without specialized knowledge of specific cultural fields to critically consider various cultural phenomena and their impact.
Credits
5.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 470: Course feernrnThe course fee can be paid with a credit card or with a bank transfer before the start of the Helsinki Summer School. It can also be paid upon your arrival in Helsinki. Degree and exchange students attending universities in the Helsinki area are exempted from the course fee. Degree and exchange students attending other Finnish universities are required to pay a half of the course fee (235 EUR).
EUR 150: Registration feernrnThe registration fee is 150 EUR additional fees for international students. Payment is due within seven days of receipt of written notification of your acceptance to Helsinki Summer School. If you register before 31 May 2012, you will receive a 50 EUR discount on the registration fee. The registration fee for degree or exchange students attending Finnish universities is 50 EUR.
The registration fee is non-refundable. rnrnPayment may be made either by bank transfer or credit card (Visa and Eurocard/Mastercard only).rnrnIf we do not receive a credit card payment or copy of the bank transfer within one week of notification of your acceptance, we will have no choice but to cancel your course reservation. Your application will, however, remain in our database and, if there are still places available, you may renew your registration simply by contacting us.
Course leader
Dr. Katalin Miklossy, and Ms. Eeva Korteniemi
Helsinki Summer School is supported by a consortium of nine universities in the Helsinki region.
Address: P.O. Box 3 University of Helsinki
Postal code: FI-00014
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland
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E-mail: summer-school@helsinki.fi
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Change and Continuity in Russian and Eastern European Development
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Diana Ignat
