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Research Methodology Summer School: Processes of Europeanisation Research Methodology Summer School: Processes of Europeanisation 7‐21 July 2007 Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES), UK and the Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland The Summer School is being held at the Jagiellonian University’s Centre for European Studies at 7A Garbarska Street in Kraków (ulica Garbarska 7A, 31-131 Kraków). The University Hotel where you will be staying is also located at this address: University Hotel Bursa Im. S. Pigonia ulica Garbarska 7A, 31-131 Kraków Hotel Tel: (+48) 12 429 6331 For a map of the location of the Summer School venue and Hotel at Garbarska Street see: http://krakow.zaprasza.net/mapy/. Important contact details Mr Ben Koschalka (Summer School Administrator) Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University ulica Garbarska 7A, 31-131 Kraków Tel: (+ 48) 12 429 6195. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ces.uj.edu.pl Dr Clare McManus-Czubińska (UK Academic Convener) Department of Central & East European Studies, CRCEES, 8 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow G12 8RZ Tel: 00 44 (0) 141 330 8539. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk/crcees Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński (Polish Academic Convener) Institute of Political Science & International Relations Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University, Kraków Email: [email protected] Supported by: List of Academic Staff CRCEES, UK Mr Richard Berry (Director of CRCEES, University of Glasgow) Dr John Bates (University of Glasgow) Dr Elwira Grossman (University of Glasgow) Dr Clare McManus-Czubińska (University of Glasgow) Dr Alison Stenning (University of Newcastle) Professor Geoff Swain (University of Glasgow) Dr Margaret Tejerizo (University of Glasgow) Jagiellonian University, Kraków Professor Wladysław T. Miodunka (Vice Rector of the Jagiellonian University) Professor Zdzisław Mach (Director of CES UJ) Professor Kazimierz Baran Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński Dr Jacek Klich Invited Guest Speakers Dr Marcin Galent (Jagiellonian University) Dr Małgorzata Radkiewicz (Jagiellonian University) Mr Scott Simpson (Jagiellonian University) Summer School Programme Week 1 Saturday 7 July Arrival date for Summer School participants. Orientation and student reading packages will be given to students upon check-in at the University Hotel (Bursa Im. S. Pigonia), ulica Garbarska 7A, 31-131 Kraków. Sunday 8 July 10.00-13.00hrs – Walking tour of Krakow The walking tour will be with an English-speaking guide. 20.00hrs- Impreza A welcome ‘get together’ in one of Krakow’s local pubs, Klub Re (address: sw. Krzyza, 4). Monday 9 July 09.30-10.30hrs Welcome & Introduction Professor Wladysław T. Miodunka (Vice Rector of the Jagiellonian University) Professor Zdzisław Mach (Director of the Centre for European Studies) Mr Richard Berry (Director of CRCEES, UK) Coffee break (15 mins) 10.45-12.15hrs Seminar: Poland as a historical European power Professor Kazimierz Baran Lunch (2hrs) 14.15-15.45hrs Seminar: Conflict in Europe: An examination of Russo-Polish relations (1918-41) Professor Geoff Swain Coffee break (15 mins) 16.00-17.30hrs Seminar: Social Construction of European Identities Professor Zdzisław Mach 18.00hrs Depart by Coach to Przegorzały Castle 19.00hrs Summer School Opening Dinner at U Ziyada, Przegorzały Castle Tuesday 10 July 09.00-10.30hrs Seminar: Analysis of Regime Transformation from a Central European perspective Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński Coffee break (15 minutes) 10.45-12.15hrs Seminar: Economic transformation in Central and Eastern Europe (Poland) especially processes of privatisation Dr Jacek Klich Lunch (2hrs) 14.15-15.45hrs Seminar: Explorations of state-society relations in post-communist Central Europe Dr Clare McManus-Czubińska Coffee break (15 mins) 16.00-17.30hrs The Representation of Solidarity in Recent Polish Cinema Dr John Bates 18.00-19.30hrs Guest lecture on ‘Reflections of Europeanisation in Polish Cinema’ by Dr Małgorzata Radkiewicz, Jagiellonian University Wednesday 11 July 09.00-10.30hrs Seminar: On the Polish Borderlands: Frontiers, Cultures and The Search for a New Way… Dr Margaret Tejerizo Coffee break (15 minutes) 10.45-12.15hrs Seminar: Mobility within Europe after EU Accession Professor Zdzisław Mach Lunch (2hrs) Lunch in Kazimierz (Klezmer-Hois Restaurant, ulica Szeroka, No. 6) 14.15- 17.00hrs Study trip to Kraków’s Jewish district of Kazimierz and guided tour of the Galicia Jewish Museum Dr Elwira Grossman 18.00 –19.00hrs Film: I Remember (in Polish with English subtitles) Director Andrzej Wajda (2001) Four Holocaust survivors reflect on the wartime relationship between Jewish and non-Jewish Poles. Thursday 12 July 09.00-10.30hrs Seminar: Current Foreign Policy Issues in Central Europe Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński Coffee break (15 minutes) 10.45-12.15hrs Seminar: Economic impact of European Union accession in Central and Eastern Europe including the impact on regional development. Dr Jacek Klich Lunch 13.00hrs Departure to Nowa Huta by tram. 14.00-17.00hrs Workshop: Researching 'Europeanisation' and Everyday Lives in Nowa Huta? Dr Alison Stenning The workshop will take place at the Osrodek Kultury Norwida, Os. Gorali 5, Nowa Huta. Friday 13 July 09.00-10.30hrs Seminar: Historical Analysis of Polish-Jewish Relations Professor Kazimierz Baran Coffee break (15 minutes) 10.45-12.15hrs Seminar: Contested development in post-war and post-socialist Oświęcim (Auschwitz) Dr Alison Stenning / Dr Elwira Grossman Lunch (2hrs) 14.15-15.45hrs Seminar: The Rhetoric and Symbolism of (Polish) Election Broadcasts, 1995-2005 Dr John Bates Coffee break (15 minutes) 16.00-17.30hrs The Home Army and Poland’s Civil War, 1943-47 Professor Geoff Swain Week 2 The workshops in Week 2 will be an opportunity to explore in detail themes raised in the previous week’s lectures/seminars. Students will be split into smaller groups of 3-4 according to their specific research interests. Each group will be expected to design, implement and evaluate a methodological/theoretical approach to a pilot study based on a relevant theme. You should produce a short report discussing the choice of methodologies, research problems, and the strengths and weaknesses of the study. Within each group each member will be given a specific research task. Each group will be expected to give a short 15-20 minute presentation on their project on the last day of the Summer School, Friday 20 July. Each group member within a given group should be involved in the presentation which should concentrate on assessing the usefulness of the research methodologies/theories employed in helping you to achieve your project aims and briefly present your research results. Further details on the exact format and organisation of the pilot project will be circulated at the beginning of the Summer School. You are, of course, encouraged to attend group workshops other than your own. Saturday 14 July 09.00hrs Depart Kraków 10.00 hrs Arrive Oświęcim 10.00-11.00hrs Osiedle Chemików (new town) 11.00-13.00hrs Oświęcim town centre (lunch) 14.00-16.30hrs Auschwitz State Museum 18.00hrs Arrive Back in Kraków Sunday 15 July Day trip to Pieniny-Dunajec-Zakopane 07:30hrs Departure. The bus will be waiting for us on Garbarska just outside the CES offices. Please arrive around 15 minutes beforehand so that we may leave promptly at 8:00am. The bus will be chartered for our exclusive use during the entire trip. 09.00hrs Visit to the castle at Niedzica. This castle is one of the most attractive in Poland. The castle itself dates back to the 14th century and up until 1919 was a part of Slovakia and hence, under Hungarian rule. Different Hungarian noble families have held ownership of the castle throughout its history. Take a look at: http://www.ga.com.pl/niedzica.htm 11.00 – 12.00hrs Break for brunch 12.00hrs Departure to the village of Kąty. 12.30hrs Raft cruise along the Dunajec river through the valleys of the Spisz and Pieniny mountain ranges. 15.30hrs Cruise ends in the village of Szczawnica. 15.30-16.00 Short break 16.00hrs Departure for Zakopane.: ~17.00hrs Arrival in Zakopane. Free time for students including time for dinner ~20.00hrs Departure for Krakow (or maybe later if students would like to stay longer) Monday 16 July 09.00-10.00hrs Selection of Pilot Project Groups 10.00-11.00hrs Workshop: Analysing Regime Transformation Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński Workshop: Literary/Cinematic/Cultural Analyses Dr John Bates / Dr Elwira Grossman / Dr Margaret Tejerizo Coffee break (15 minutes) 11.15-12.15hrs Workshop: Historical Research Methodologies Professor Kazimierz Baran Workshop: Researching Economic Transformation Dr Jacek Klich Lunch (2hrs) 14.15-15.15hrs Workshop: Sociological Analyses of European Identities Professor Zdzisław Mach Workshop: Researching Russo-Polish Relations Professor Geoff Swain Coffee break (15 mins) 15.30-16.30hrs Workshop on Ethnographical/Observational Methodologies Dr Alison Stenning 17.00- 19.00hrs Film: Plac zbawiciela (Saviour's Square) (in Polish with English subtitles) Directors: Krzysztof Krauze, Joanna Kos-Krauze (2006) Set in contemporary Poland, a drama about a young woman abused by her husband and mother-in-law, revealing the injustices that arise from a fledging Polish capitalism.. Festivals: Polish Film Festival 2006 (Golden Lion/Best Actress/Best Supporting Actress/Best Score/FIPRESCI). Tuesday 17 July 09.00-10.00hrs Workshop: Researching Foreign Policy in Central Europe Dr Zbigniew A Czubiński 10.00-11.00hrs Workshop: Regionalism and EU Accession Dr Jacek Klich Workshop: Literary/Cinematic/Cultural Analyses Dr John Bates / Dr Margaret Tejerizo Coffee break (15 minutes) 11.15-12.15hrs Workshop: Historical Research Methodologies Professor Kazimierz Baran Lunch 14.15-15.15hrs Workshop: Researching Migration Issues in Europe Professor Zdzisław Mach Workshop: Researching Russo-Polish Relations Professor Geoff Swain Coffee break (15 mins) 15.30-16.30hrs Polish/Jewish identities through the lens of literature Dr Elwira Grossman Students to read 4 short pieces plus a short novel The Beautiful Mrs Seidenman.
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