The course aims to familiarize students with the basic knowledge of European civilization - its development, achievements and global impact. It also provides an opportunity to develop the skills of critical analysis of the subject.
The module covers the following issues:
1. basic definitions, categories and concepts concerning civilisation
2. history of European civilisation and its influences beyond Europe
3. philosophy of European civilisation
4. science and technology of European civilisation
5. economy of European civilization
6. art of European civilisation
7. influences beyond the Europe and non-European perception of European civilization
8. heritage of European civilization as a tourist resource