3.2 Political and artistic culture

Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to Poland. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media.

Theme: Artistic culture in the Polish-speaking world past and present

Sub-theme: Festivals and traditions

  • Roots and origins
  • Social and economic impact
  • Regional and local heritage

Sub-theme: Polish cultural life

  • Cinema
  • Art
  • Music

Theme: Aspects of political life in Poland past and present

Sub-theme: Poland and the European Union

  • The role of Poland in Europe
  • The benefits of membership of the EU for Poland
  • The challenges of membership of the EU for Poland

Sub-theme: Polish politics and young people

  • Young people and their engagement with politics
  • Priorities for youth politics in Poland
  • Values and ideals