Kosovo - The Newest Country in Europe

As of 2008, Kosovo was generally considered to be Europe’s newest country, but Russia and Serbia, amongst others, still don’t recognise its autonomy. Why is Kosovo’s independence such a controversial issue? Is there a resolution on the horizon? What are Kosovo’s aspirations for the future? Can Kosovo survive as an independent nation in an increasingly fractured Europe? Why has Kosovo become something of a tourist hotspot in recent years? Explore the background story of Kosovo, from ancient times until the present. Discover its complicated modern political and social history.

DELIVERY MODE

• Hybrid (F2F & Online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

• History of Kosovo
• Modern political developments in Kosovo
• Travelling to Kosovo – what to expect

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a knowledge of the ancient and modern history of Kosovo
2. Understand why the existence of Kosovo is, in many quarters, controversial