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This course is an introduction to the modern politics and government of Central and Eastern Europe in the 20th century and after the fall of communism in 1989. You will not only learn about the most important and contemporary political events, but you will also learn to apply basic concepts of comparative politics to Central and Eastern European political practice. Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) understand the fundamentals of politics and government in East-Central Europe, 2) identify the main turning points in the development of politics and government in the 20th century and present, 3) evaluate particularities of politics and government in the region. Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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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/opatreni-dekanky-c-20/2019):
Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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Literature: Balík, S. et al.: Czech Politics: From West to East and Back Again. Barbara Budrich, 2017. Berlung, S. et al.: The Handbook of Political Change in Eastern Europe. Edward Elgar, 2013. Brunclík, M., Kubát, M.: Semi-Presidentialism, Parliamentarism and Presidents. Presidential Politics in Central Europe. Routledge, 2019. Brunclík, M., Kubát, M.: Power Beyond Constitutions. Presidential Constitutional Conventions in Central Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, 2023. Gwiazda A.: Democracy in Poland: Representation, Participation, Competition and Accountability Since 1989. Routledge 2016. Fagan, A., Kopecký P.: The Routledge Handbook of East European Politics. Routledge, 2017. Hague, R., Harrop, M., McCormic, J.: Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. 11th ed. Red Globe Press, 2019. Huntington, S., P.: The Third Wave. Democratization in the Late 20 Century. University of Oklahoma Press, 1991. Kubát M., Kopeček L., Hloušek V., Kysela J.: Central European Presidents, Prime Ministers, and War. Executive Dualism and Foreign Policy in International Conflicts. Palgrave Macmillan, 2026. Linz, J., J., Stepan, A.: Problems of Democratic Transition and Consolidation: Southern Europe, South America and Post-Communist Europe. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. Levitsky, S., Way, L., A.: Competetive Authoritarianism. Hybrid Regimes After the Cold War. Cambridge University Press, 2010. Mudde, C., Kaltwasser, C., R.: Populism. Oxford University Press, 2017. Sulowski S., Słomka T. eds.: The Political System of Poland. Peter Lang, 2021. Walecka K., Guerra S., Casal Bértoa F. eds.: The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics. Oxford University Press, 2026.
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Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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Teaching methodology: lectures and discussions.
Use of generative AI tools: The use and citation of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or MS Copilot) in seminar papers and other coursework must comply with the decrees of the IMS Director No. 7/2023 and 9/2023. Generative AI tools may be used unless explicitly prohibited by the instructor. However, they may not be used to generate substantial sections of the text or replace the student’s own intellectual contribution. The student remains fully responsible for any content generated with assistance of AI tools. Presenting AI-generated content, whether verbatim, rephrased, or only slightly modified, as one’s own work constitutes plagiarism. Every submitted paper must include a transparent statement specifying which generative AI tools were used, in which stage of the work they were employed, and how they were used, or confirming that no generative AI tools were used. If this statement is missing or incomplete, the instructor is not permitted to accept the paper for evaluation. Unless the instructor explicitly prohibits the use of generative AI tools, the decision to use or not to use them rests fully with the student. The student has the right to request that the instructor does not use AI assistance for evaluating their work. Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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The exam will take place remotely in the summer semester of the academic year 2025/2026. The exam will consist of a test ("open questions"). Exam dates will be opened in the SIS by default. Students will be informed about any changes by email. Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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Course programme: 2) Czechoslovaskia (20th Century I.) 3) Czechoslovakia (20th Century II.) 4) Czechoslovaskia (20th Century III.) 5) Czech Republic (after 1993 and today) 6) Slovakia (after 1993 abd today) 7) Poland (20th Century) 8) Poland (20th Century) 9) Poland (after 1989 and today) 10) Hungary (20th Century) 11) Hungary (20th Century) 12) Hungary (after 1989 and today)
Last update: Kubát Michal, prof. PhDr., Ph.D. (16.01.2026)
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