This module presents a comparative analysis of national identity and its relationship with European culture across the partners’ nations: Croatia, Romania, Spain, Poland, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
It explores each country’s unique cultural determinants, drawing from national literature and the reflections of key literary figures on Europe.
The module also examines national mythological heroes and their roles in shaping national identity, as well as compares national anthems with the anthem of the European Union.
Last but not least, the module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how these nations perceive themselves in relation to Europe, highlighting both shared European values and distinct national characteristics.
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Table of content
Table of content
Training materials
Common European Culture and national identity: friends or foes? – full module
Country card – Poland
Country card – Bulgaria
Country card – Croatia
Country card – Romania
Country card – Serbia
Country card – Spain
Case Studies
Case study 1: Cultural Identity of Croatia in the Middle Ages
Case study 2: National and European identity: between Europeanism and conservatism – a comparative study of Romania and Spain
Case study 3: Vlad The Impaler – between a national and a European myth
Case study 4: Reflections on Europe in national literature
Case study 5: Identity elements in national and European anthems
Activity Cards
Activity Card 1: Exploring national heroes and European identity
Activity Card 2: National identity in a European framework
Activity Card 3: European culture through national lenses
Activity Card 4: Comparing national identity and European integration: Poland and Croatia
Activity Card 5: National (legendary?) heroes
Activity Card 6: Identity elements in national anthems
Activity Card 7: Writing a common anthem
Materials from the Pilot Summer School
Summer School: Presentation of Module 6
Summer School: The Spanish Anthem
Quiz
Quiz – ver. 1
Quiz – ver. 2