The subject of the course is the phenomenon of political correctness. It
is understood as a set of opinions dominating a particular political
community. According to these opinions, the range of expressions that
are acceptable in public discourse is limited. Along with the
development of PC – moral, social and legal norms of public debate are
renegotiated and reformulated. Therefore PC can bring both chances, and
threats, and in consequence benefits and losses - for the individual as
well as for the society. It results from the fact that all restrictions
of freedom of expression always remain controversial and can relieve as
well as exacerbate conflicts of worldviews. The interpretation of these
restrictions isn't unchangeable and can evolve both towards
overindulgence, as well as excessive rigorism. The main purpose of the
course is to expand students’ knowledge about contemporary sorts of
political correctness. During it, students will become acquainted with
different concepts of political correctness, its different forms current
in social practices, regulations inspired by it, as well as with issues
creating the context, in which political correctness is formed and
influencing reality.
- Nauczyciel: Bartosz Hordecki