Ancient sites and states of the Azerbaijani region

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The lectures relate to the history of Azerbaijan-from the ancient times to Seljuk invation. The lectures elucidate the most important historical events and development of religious currents of ancient and medieval Azerbaijan within its boundaries of that time.

During the lectures, the stages of the primitive communal system, cave

sites, stone art, the first tribal confederaсies in the territory of Azerbaijan

will be discussed. A certain attention is paid to the Turkic tribes who have

long lived in this region; interesting points of view put forward by some

scientists on this matter are also considered. Under the influence of the

Huns, Khazars, Oguzes, a certain historical process was formed in the

ethnic history of this Caucasian region. The emergence of the first state

associations, the history of the states of Atropatena, Albania occupy an

important place in the course of the lectures. The feudal split in Azerbaijan

between the beginning of the collapse of the Caliphate and on the eve of

the Seljuk invasion contributed to the emergence of various feudal

principalities here - the states of Ravvadids, Salarids, Shirvanshahs, etc.

This historical period is the final stage of this course.

The religious views of the Azerbaijani people were influenced by a variety

of schools of religion. One of the most ancient beliefs of this people is

Zoroastrianism - the worship of fire. Zoroastrianism, which originated here

in antiquity, in turn formed the basis for the subsequent liberation

movements in Azerbaijan - Manichaeism, Mazdakism and Khurramites. At

the same time, Christian traditions were strong in the north of the region. It

is interesting that, despite the adoption of Islam in the 9th century, the

traditions of ancient Zoroastrianism are still popular among the people

today. Sufism played an important role in the spread of Islam, which

occupied a special place in the religious life of medieval Azerbaijan. These

issues are also covered during the lectures.

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Attending student has basic knowledge in the range of theory of

humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to

understand chosen cultural aspects within the scope of the history of

Azerbaijan [K_W04];

 has detailed and organized knowledge of history of the Azerbaijani

region [K_W06];

 has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues of

Azerbaijan within the scope of natural environment and ethnic,

demographic situation of Azerbaijan [K_W09];

 has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic

environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary

situation of Azerbaijan [K_W11];

 knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of

various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and

schools of research within the scope of the history of Azerbaijan

[K_W18];

SKILLS

 Attending student can indicate sources of cultural differences between

Azerbaijan and other countries [K_U02];

 Attending student can use the knowledge of history of Azerbaijan to

analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world [K_U04];

 Attending student can appropriately place Azerbaijan in the context of

circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic

environment [K_U05];

 Attending student can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of

Azerbaijan in typical professional situations [K_U09];

 Attending student has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the

scope of cultural issues of Azerbaijan in Polish and in a foreign

language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of

Azerbaijan [K_U21].

 Students obtain ability to analyze historical events on their own, to find

out reasons or causes of those events and comment on consequences

(K_U01).

 Students obtain a certain level of self-sufficiency in conducting their

own research – they are able to discuss historical events of Azerbaijan

on academic level (K_U02,K_U03)

 Lectures provoke students to get relevant information from literature

and other historical sources independently, also in other languages

(K_U08).

 Students are able to interpret historical events of Azerbaijan and

understand historical background and context (K_U07 K_U14).

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

 Student understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01];

 Student can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the

context of academic, professional and social activity [K_K04];

 Student has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious,

philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for

understanding modern world [K_K05];

 Student sees the need of dialogue between cultures [K_K06];

 Student is aware of significance the culture of Azerbaijan has for the

culture of the world [K_K07];

 Student acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic

heritage of Azerbaijan [K_K08]

Students must read at least 4 assigned readings, the content of which will

be discussed during the final lesson along with the content of the lecture

and textbooks.

Evaluation of lecture content and scheduled readings

Assessment methods:

1. Attendance of students

2. Student answers in the final lesson

3. Written exam in the form of an elective test at the end of the semester.