Poland in Europe in the 20th Century

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Crampton R.J., Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century, Routledge 1994.

Crampton Richard and Ben, Atlas of Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century, London, New York 1996.

Davies Norman, Europe, Oxford 1996.

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Student decides to submit written work and hence can acquire 6 ECTS points. In this case requirements are as follows:

1. Participation - 10%.

2. A 1500 word essay on a Polish historical figure - 40%.

3. A final written take-home exam - 50%.

Ad 1. Participation means meeting all deadlines and preparing the presentation.

Ad 2. Any historical person having some importance for CEE history in the 20th century will be described in a brief, encyclopedia-like entry. The essay should be about 1500 words, academic quality, with a reading list, but without footnotes. A PLAGIARISED essay may result in failing the course. The instructor must approve the person, whose biography will be written.

Ad 3. A take-home exam of 3 answers out of 12 questions will be written in January. Each essay will be about 1500 words and of academic quality, albeit without footnotes.