BRC 3602 - Russia in Modernity: Hist, Pol, Cult

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Babson College

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4.00 credits BRC3602 Russia in Modernity: History, Politics, and Culture 4-cr Advanced Liberal Arts Brian Seitz A component of the 16-credit Russia-China course, this two week, 4-credit liberal arts course in St. Petersburg, Russia will include a general overview of modern Russian history and politics, but will focus primarily on modern Russian culture as expressed in literature, film, fine arts, and architecture. Students should be prepared to be extremely busy. We will begin with brief attention to the 18th century, and specifically to the figure of Czar Peter the Great, who founded St. Petersburg. The remainder of the first week will emphasize 19th century literature. The second week will emphasize the 20th century and the Soviet period, with attention to philosophy, literature, film, and visual art. During the course of these intensive two weeks, we will supplement classroom activities with excursions to cultural sites, including museums, shrines, palaces, and, in connection with the siege of Leningrad during WWII, a cemetery. If it is feasible, we may take a one-day field trip via overnight train to Moscow to visit the Kremlin, Red Square, the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral, and the equally iconic Lenin's Tomb. For historical reasons that we will discuss while there, we may also take a day-trip to the ancient city of Veliky Novgorod. Prerequisites: Completion of 3 intermediate liberal arts courses (HSS, CVA, LVA) Co-requisites: BRC3501, BRC3502, BRC3601 Concentration: one of several courses from required list for Global Studies and International Business concentrations

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4.00

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www.babson.edu

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(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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