Course details
Conversation through Hot Current Issues
JA3 Acad. year 2026/2027 Winter semester 3 credits
The course will cover the following topics.
How Much Is Enough?: Billionaires and Well-Being
Between Tradition and Change: The Evolution of Social Values
Different Paths to Justice: How Should We Judge Human Actions?
Beyond Gender: The Future of Identity
Immigration and Racism: We All Bleed the Same Colour
Redefining Technological Progress: Are We Evolving or Just Automating?
Raw Strength: Mastery Without Tech
Religion and the Modern World: Conflict or Coexistence?
Beyond the Ordinary: Thinking Outside the Box
The Art of Living: Practical Paths to Human Flourishing
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Time span
- 26 hrs exercises
Assessment points
- 60 pts final exam
- 40 pts mid-term test
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Learning objectives
This course explores some of the most important questions facing individuals and societies in the modern world. Through intercultural discussion, case studies, ethical dilemmas, and comparative perspectives, students examine topics such as technology, justice, identity, gender, meaning, strength, freedom, and social change.
The aim of the course is not to provide definitive answers, but to develop the ability to think critically, evaluate different viewpoints, and engage in thoughtful intellectual debate. Students learn to construct arguments, question assumptions, support their opinions with evidence, and respond respectfully to opposing perspectives.
By comparing different cultures, traditions, and worldviews, participants gain a deeper understanding of both society and themselves. The course encourages intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and the capacity for self-reflection. It invites participants to engage in an ongoing exploration of what enables individuals and communities to confront life's difficulties with resilience, depth, and imagination.
Recommended prerequisites
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Level B2 - C1
Syllabus of language exercises
Progress assessment
Speech – 30 p.
IPresentation – 35 p.
Vocabulary Test – 35 p.
Schedule
| Day | Type | Weeks | Room | Start | End | Capacity | Lect.grp | Groups | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | exercise | lectures | T10/N 3.27 | 09:00 | 10:50 | 15 | 1MIT 2BIA 2BIB 2MIT 3BIT | xx | Walek |
| Thu | exercise | lectures | T10/N 3.27 | 13:00 | 14:50 | 15 | 1MIT 2BIA 2BIB 2MIT 3BIT | xx | Walek |
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