History of Economy of 20th Century

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Department of Economics, Management and Humanities

Synopsis:

This subject is intent on a modern history. Proceeding from turning points of political history in 20th century, the course also explains the major development trends in social, economic and cultural fields. In methodological terms it proceeds from a search of the history relation to the present time.

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Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. History of the 20th century - methodology, historical sources and literature.

2. Nations in Europe in the past and in the present.

3. Forms of nationalism.

4. Social problems - search of the social justice.

5. Gender studies.

6. The struggle of ideologies.

7. The advance and impact of new technologies.

8. Causes, course and consequences of the big economic depression.

9. Economic reforms in the past.

10. Economy in totalitarian dictatorships.

11. The crisis of totalitarianism in Europe.

12. Integrating process in Europe.

13. Development of internationale organisations.

14. Postmodernism in historical research.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

1. Hobsbawn, E. Věk extrémů. Krátké 20.století 1914-1991. Praha. 1998

2. Gilbert, F., ClayLarge, D. Konec evropské éry. Praha: Mladá fronta. 2003

3. Iggers, G., G. Dějepisectví ve 20.století. Praha: DaS. 2002

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: