Cultural Histories of Late State Socialism and Postsocialism

Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University Program
Prague, Czech Republic

Dates: 8/27/25 - 12/19/25

Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University

Cultural Histories of Late State Socialism and Postsocialism

Cultural Histories of Late State Socialism and Postsocialism Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Charles University
Location: Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Primary Subject Area: History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: CUFA HIST 409
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 52

DESCRIPTION

The course provides critical insights into contemporary cultural history of Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (CEE and SEE). Besides history, perspectives of anthropology and cultural studies are explored. Seminal readings in the given research field will be discussed.

Visual and sound materials as well as two field trips are a part of this course. Overall, we will be seeking a deeper understanding based on 'history from bellow" of late state socialism and postsocialism, while giving special attention to similarities and differences within the former "socialist bloc".


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