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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
The course has an interdisciplinary character combining theories and sources from contemporary history and social sciences. It aims to provide a consistent vision of Ukraine’s recent history as a foundation for further - problem-oriented - courses. |
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
According to the Dean's provision, the teacher evaluates the student's performance in the percentages assigned to grades A to F (https://fsv.cuni.cz/sites/default/files/uploads/files/S_SO_002_001_Organization_of_examination_dates%2C_assessment_of_study%2C_and_the_use_of_A%E2%80%93F_grading_scale_at_FSV_UK.pdf): 91 % and up => A 81-90 % => B 71-80 % => C 61-70 % => D 51-60 % => E 0-50 % => F A – excellent (outstanding performance with only minor mistakes) B – very good (above average performance with some mistakes) C – good (overall good performance with a number of notable mistakes) D – satisfactory (acceptable performance with significant mistakes) E – sufficient (performance fulfils only minimum criteria) F – insufficient/failed (more effort needs to be made). |
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
Main sources: Wilson, Andrew (2015). The Ukrainians: Unexpected Nation, Fourth edition. Yale University Press. Plokhy, Serhii. (2015). The Gates of Europe: a History of Ukraine. Basic Books. Yekelchyk, Serhii. (2007). Ukraine. Birth of a Modern Nation. Oxford University Press.
Recommended literature: Minakov, M.; Kasianov, G.; & Rojansky, M. (eds.) (2021). From „The Ukraine” to Ukraine. A Contemporary History, 1991-2021. Ibidem Verlag. Palko, Olena; & Ferez Gil, Manuel (eds.) (2023) Ukraine’s Many Faces: Land, People, and Culture Revisited. Transcript.
Magocsi, Robert Paul (1996) A History of Ukraine. University of Toronto Press.
Subtelny, Orest (2009) Ukraine: A History. University of Toronto Press.
Snyder, Timothy (2022) The Making of Modern Ukraine: Lectures at Yale University, https://online.yale.edu/courses/making-modern-ukraine |
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
The main teaching methods of this course will be micro-lectures and focused discussions. Every class starts with an introductory micro-lecture by the instructor followed by a discussion of the assigned literature. Students’ presentations elaborating on extra sources will be part of the schedule as well. Whereas every enrolled student is obliged to do the required reading for every class (2-3 papers), a presenter should pick a source from further reading and elaborate on it in her presentation. Primary sources and documentaries are included in the scope of materials for the course. The mid-term test will be held in class to check the level of mastering the factual information on post-1991 Ukraine. The final essay represents students’ scholarly endeavours in a chosen direction, relevant to the course scope. |
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
No background knowledge is requested, although general orientation in East European history would be a plus. Decent level of oral and written English skills are mandatory. A fair command in East Slavic languages would be an advantage. |
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Last update: Valeriya Korablyova, Ph.D. (20.09.2023)
The priority is given to the students applying for a special certificate "Ukraine: Contemporary History, Politics, and Society" within the BECES MA program. |