Questionnaire
Questions of synthesis
1. Write an essay (200-300 words) about the importance of artistic creation of a patriotic character for nations without their own land. Give historical examples and those which refer to the present times.
2. Prepare a report on the contemporary national minority in Europe that struggles for political emancipation. Include the following aspects of the problem: a. Reasons for separatism, b. Means of fighting, c. The importance of political activity and propaganda carried out in the international arena for this fight.
Questions of synthesis
1. Write an essay (200-300 words) about the importance of artistic creation of a patriotic character for nations without their own land. Give historical examples and those which refer to the present times.
Highlights:
- The role of patriotic art in shaping the national consciousness.
- The role of art and public activities in creating and highlighting political and social issues.
- Examples: the importance of maintaining a hermetic nature of the art and tradition in preserving the individual character of the Jewish people living in the Diaspora.
2. Prepare a report on the contemporary national minority in Europe that struggles for political emancipation. Include the following aspects of the problem: a. Reasons for separatism, b. Means of fighting, c. The importance of political activity and propaganda carried out in the international arena for this fight.
Highlights:
- Identification of historical origins of a selected national minority and its current political and social situation.
- Discussion on arguments that justify striving for independence of the minority.
- Describe the methods, which they used in the struggle for national and political freedom.
- A brief characterization of the European public attitude to this issue (based on newspaper or Internet articles, postings on forums, etc.).
Examples of separatisms which can be used by students: the problem of Ulster, Chechnya, Spain (Catalonia, Galicia, Basque Country).