The topic of the conference was dictaded by a belief that reflecting upon the problematic aspects of the dependencies is one of the most vital tasks that the modern liberal arts are facing. We live in a world, where not only the „classical” forms of colonization (eg. XVI- XX century European empires' colonialism) need to be analysed. But also to look into their modern forms as well of which we are often unaware. Cultural, sexual or economical repression. These forms cause the subdued s t r a n g e r to be unable to speak for himself. More and more people are opting to apply methods developed by the post-colonial critic to research considering Central Europe. They share a view that this area has also been a colonial territory in the past. Consequences continue to impact local communities, shaping their mentality, culture and social life.