HISTORY 242 - 20th Century Russia:From Communism to Nationalism

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Human Rights, SRE In its search for an elusive balance between modernity and tradition, Russian society has experienced many radical transformations, which are the subject of this introductory survey. In addition to a discussion and analysis of the main internal and external political developments in the region, the course includes an extensive examination of different aspects of the rapidly modernizing society, such as the Soviet command economy; the construction of national identity, ethnic relations, and nationalism; family, gender relations, and sexuality; and the arts. Materials include scholarly texts, original documents, works of fiction, and films.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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