Central and Eastern European Studies: Central Europe since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Education facts

Code: ÖCKB07

<p>How does a society change when an entire political system is replaced by something new? In this course, you explore Central Europe’s development after the fall of communism and see how three decades of transformation have shaped the region’s politics, culture, and identity.</p><p>In this course, you explore how Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary have changed since the fall of communism. You get a clear overview of the political and cultural developments that have shaped Central Europe after the end of the Iron Curtain, and you see how these changes continue to influence the region today. </p><p>You also delve into topics such as national and ethnic identities, democratisation, and the transition to a market economy. The course examines Central Europe’s role as a possible bridge between East and West - and between North and South. A dedicated part focuses on how these countries became members of the EU and how they have developed within the union. </p><p>By comparing the countries and studying shared trends, you gain a deeper understanding of both the similarities and differences in their development. The course gives you tools to analyse and discuss political and societal change in Central Europe, both historically and in the present day.</p>

Entry requirements

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

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Central and Eastern European Studies: Central Europe since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %