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HIS 242 : History of Russia II - 3 Credits
Overview

This course reviews the history of Russia from about 1900 to the present and introduces students to the world of Soviet and post-Soviet Russia. We will examine the major themes and issues that have defined Russia's recent past, and we will also take a look at some Russian cultural achievements in such areas as art, architecture, music, theatre, dance, literature and philosophy. Although there is no formal prerequisite for this course, some basic knowledge of European history will be helpful. Because grading in the course is based largely on written work that demonstrates critical thinking, students will be expected to demonstrate college-level writing skills.

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Objectives
 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  1. Establish a chronology of historical events in Russia since 1900.
  2. Obtain a knowledge of the historical geography of Russia since 1900.
  3. Define the importance of key individuals and developments in Russian history since 1900.
  4. Identify the social, economic and political forces at work in the historical development of late imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet Russia.
  5. Recognize and describe the significance of some of the cultural achievements of late imperial, Soviet and post-Soviet Russia.
  6. Analyze complex Russian historical sources and materials and reach conclusions based on interpretations of those materials.
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Points
6 Paragraphs
270
2 Papers (100 points each)
200 
6 Blackboard postings (5 points each)
30
Group Project
100
Midterm Exam
150
Final Exam 250
Total: 1000

IMPORTANT: To earn a grade of A, B, C or D, you must complete all required assignments and the two exams and earn the required number of points in the course.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Less than 600 points
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Exams
 

There are 2 exams in this course.

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Last Updated: August 11, 2014