16.01.2025Course overview
Course overview
It is a new project of the School of Ukrainian language and culture at the Ukrainian Catholic University that aims to share public lectures about Ukraine from the perspective of the ongoing war in our country. During this course, you will learn about the history of the creation of Ukraine as a state, its achievements over the past 30 years, and the history of the Ukrainian language, we will also discuss Ukraine’s participation in World War І, World War ІІ and the ongoing war, speak about Ukrainian revolutions: Orange Revolution, Revolution of dignity and other topics as they relate to Ukraine’
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Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
This course is for individuals passionate about Ukraine's history, culture, and contemporary issues, especially in the context of the ongoing war. It suits historians and enthusiasts interested in Ukraine's key historical events; students and scholars of international relations and Eastern European studies seeking deeper geopolitical insights; language and culture aficionados curious about Ukrainian resilience against Russian imperialism; policy makers and security experts needing knowledge on Ukraine’s security challenges; and the general public wanting a comprehensive understanding of Ukrain
Course curriculum
Thirty Years of Independence: Ukraine’s Greatest Achievements
Theme 1
Russian Aggression in Ukraine: Historical/Ideological Causes and Recent Developments
Theme 2
Ukrainian Beginning of the 21st Century: From Revolutions to War
Theme 3
Three Wars and One Ukraine
Theme 4
The Drive and Courage of Being Free
Theme 5
Can the Postmodern World Abandon the Concept of Just War?
Theme 6
Security and International Relations of Ukraine
Theme 7
How Has the Ukrainian Language Withstood Russian Imperialism. Distorted History
Theme 8
Ukrainian Christmas Traditions
Theme 9
On this course you will find
Comprehensive Coverage of Nine Interesting Topics
Instructor Recommendations
Opportunity to Communicate with Classmates
Lecturers of the course
