Course
Course 7.5 credits • ÖCKB06
Get to know the fascinating history of how two very different ideologies shaped Central Europe in the 20th century and beyond!
The course will discuss the emergence, development and contemporary legacy of nationalism and communism as the two major political ideologies in the twentieth century Central Europe. A particular focus will be directed towards Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Communism will be further explored as a political and cultural system that dominated the societal transformation of these states in the period between the Second World War and the fall of the Iron Curtain. In this context, the question about the place of nationalism within the communist systems will be elaborated and problematized.
The countries will be discussed comparatively, while similar patterns of development will be highlighted.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
mixed
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-03-22
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-77501
Eligibility:
General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses History 1b or 1a1+1a2/History level 1b or level 1a2 and Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2
Teachers:
Niklas Bernsand,
Tomas Sniegon