History, Memory, and Politics: Central Europe and Israel - JTM497

• Anglický název: History, Memory, and Politics: Central Europe and Israel
• Zajišťuje: Katedra ruských a východoevropských studií (23-KRVS)
• Fakulta: Fakulta sociálních věd
• Platnost: od 2022
• Semestr: letní
• E-Kredity: 6
• Způsob provedení zkoušky: letní s.:
• Rozsah, examinace: letní s.:1/1, Zk [HT]
• Počet míst: 16 / neurčen (15)
• Minimální obsazenost: neomezen
• 4EU+: ne
• Virtuální mobilita / počet míst pro virtuální mobilitu: ne
• Stav předmětu: vyučován
• Jazyk výuky: angličtina
• Způsob výuky: prezenční
• Způsob výuky: prezenční
• Poznámka: předmět je možno zapsat mimo plán; povolen pro zápis po webu; při zápisu přednost, je-li ve stud. plánu
• Garant: Dr. Irena Kalhousová
• Vyučující: Dr. Irena Kalhousová
• Třída: Courses for incoming students

Anotace

Poslední úprava: Dr. Irena Kalhousová (10.04.2023)

Lecturer: Dr. Irena Kalhousová
Email: [e-mail]

Classes: Tuesdays 15:30 – 16:50
Room: #C322, Jinonice Campus
Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00, Available in person (Room #227, Pekařská 10a), or via Zoom. Please, book your slot via consultation.fsv.cuni.cz

Reading and Online Assignments in Moodle.
Moodle Link: https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=4920

Zoom link for the Class on April 4: https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/92737217097

Course Description:

This course analyses the foreign policy of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary towards Israel. Since 1989, the Czech Republic and Poland, in particular, have considered their relations with Israel strategic, and their political leaders have often spoken about ‘special relationships’ with Israel. In the last few years, Hungary started to present itself as the closest ally of Israel in Europe. In international organizations, including the EU and the UN, the three countries have often promoted pro-Israeli stance. Their position is interesting, however, considering the fact that the region of the Middle East is not a priority for the three Central European countries; they do not carry the burden of a colonial past nor is the Middle East economically or strategically crucial for them. This course explores the historical roots of the pro-Israeli positions of the three countries, with a special focus on the role of politics of memory in foreign policy.
We will look at the ways in which memories of historical events are used to shape contemporary politics. We will examine how policymakers use historical events, cultural memory, and narratives to shape their foreign policy decisions. We will explore the ways in which historical memory influences international relations and impact foreign policy outcomes, with a special focus on three Central Europe countries and Israel.
The course is intended for students who are interested in history of Central Europe, international relations, and foreign policy. No prior knowledge of the subject is required, but students should have a strong foundation in modern European history, critical thinking, and writing skills.

Literatura

Poslední úprava: Mgr. Jiřina Tomečková (13.02.2023)

viz Syllabus