AWZK: THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF TRADITION 05-AWZKIATR-11-EtnU
Concept of collective memory, invented tradition, cultural memory, tradition, historical awareness, history
Modern theories of collective memory and research tradition
Transformation of tradition in modern culture
Polish collective memory in the communist period
Memory of Poles after 1989
The phenomenon of privatization of memory and its determinants.
Historical reconstructions
Debunking of memory and pluralisation of memory
Traditional society / modern society and the problem of changing the function of tradition
Patterns of tradition in Polish society
Modern media and their role in creating the tradition
“Invented traditions” and creation of nation-state memory
The influence of public debates about the past on collective memory
Places of memory (les Lieux de mémoire) and cultural canon
Module learning aims
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Cycle of studies
Module type
Year of studies (where relevant)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Have orientation in ways of defining collective memory and tradition
Have theoretical knowledge about modern theories of collective memory and tradition
Have knowledge about the role of various disciplines in the humanities in the analysis of the collective memory as a cultural phenomenon
Have the ability to indicate cultural processes affecting changes in the tradition of modern societies
Have the ability to critically read scientific texts and to analise other cultural texts
Have the ability to make a comparative analysis of scientific texts
Can point out the differences between the concepts in conducting research on the relationship to the past in modern societies
Have awareness of the complexity of the problem of the political impact on the tradition
Take part in discussion about research on the subject of tradition
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
A/5 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance
B/4+ VERY GOOD - above the average standard with only minor errors
C/4 GOOD - generally sound work with some minor errors
D/3+ SATISFACTORY - fair but with a number of notable errors
E/3SUFFICIENT - fair but with significant shortcomings
F/2 FAIL
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