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Transition to Democracy in Central Europe (KPO/TDEU)

Keywords:
Communist regimes, Democratic transition, EU and NATO, Economic transition
Pilot domain:
Culture: Identity & Diversity
ECTS credits:
6
Mode of delivery:
Blended
University:
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Contact:
Martina Buráňová
Contact 2:
Petra Měšťánková
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Faculty:
Business, Administration and Law
SDG:
SDG8. Decent work and economic growth, SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG10. Reduced inequalities, SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities, SDG16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions, SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
Start date:
2025-02-10
End date:
2025-05-31
Application start:
2024-11-18
Application deadline:
2024-12-31
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Mobility opportunities

The course focuses on the transition to democracy in Central Europe – former Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary and Poland. It focuses on the communist regimes in these countries as a basic starting point for the study of transition processes. The process of transition to democracy is discussed with emphasis on the specifics of each transition. The course analyzes the problems of democratic consolidation – building democratic institutions, economic transition, etc. Last but not least, the course focuses on the international factors of democratization in Central Europe, especially the influence of the European Union, and the relations of Central European states to the EU.

 

Short-term mobility will be required in April / May (the specific dates will be provided by the lecturer at the start of the course). Please, make sure to consult mobility coordinator at your institution to explore potential funding opportunities.