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3.00 Credits
Advances language skills by exploring topics of general interest such as geography, education, politics, ecology, and Russian perceptions of America. Practice using external resources, authentic texts, and unscripted listening. Students examine topics from diverse perspectives and are encouraged to develop their own opinions in clear, colloquial standard Russian. Text: S. Rosengrant, Russian in Use: An Interactive Approach to Communicative Competence. Meets language requirement; does not meet a distribution requirement The department Prereq. Russian and European Studies 221 or permission of the instructor.; 4 credits
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2.00 Credits
(Taught in English; Same as Politics 00f) With the collapse of the USSR we were told that history was dead and liberal democracy triumphant. There was a "third wave" ofdemocratic change. How accurate have these optimistic characterizations turned out to be A?er an introduction to theories of liberal democracy and to the new discipline of "transitology" we will look at how states andleaders have applied such liberal-democratic ideas in Eastern Europe and the former USSR (with comparative examples from Africa and South America), and with what success. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement S. Jones Prereq. any two courses in any combination from politics, international relations, or economics; 4 credits
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8.00 Credits
nationalism is one of the greatest challenges to multiethnic states. They have had to create new strategies to deal with the demands of ethnic minorities. Taking the four states of Spain, Canada, Russia, and the former yugoslavia as examples, we will focus on nationalist movements within these states and the central governments' responses.What has been the effect of the Communist legacy Are there alternatives to federalism as a way of managing national claims What socioeconomic policies have governments used to control ethnictensions What role can international organizations play in finding solutions to ethnic conflict Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement S. Jones Prereq. 8 credits in politics, international relations, or Russian and Eurasian studies; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
(Taught in English; Same as Politics 24 s) Russia was the first nation in the world to face political terrorism. In Russia, the era of terrorism lasted from the 1860s, when the People'sWill group launched the hunt on the tsar Alexander II, until 1 18, when the Socialist Revolutionary Party attempted to assassinate Lenin. A case study of terrorism in Russia will help us to answer a number of questions highly relevant today. What are the causes of terrorism What are its goals and methods What can governments do to cope with it What is the impact of terrorism on society Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement C. Pleshakov Prereq. jr, sr only; 4 credits
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8.00 Credits
(Taught in English; Same as Politics 50f) Revolutions have a rich and bloody history on the European continent. In the twentieth century, there were frequent revolutionary upheavals, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe.We will study two revolutionary periods: Russia in 1 1 and the USSR in 1 1. These revolutionary events present great contrasts, yet at the same time clarify the nature of revolutions and why they occur. Do they bring the expected fundamental and accelerated change people hope for Our focus will be on the contrasts and parallels between Russia's early twentieth-century socialist revolution and late twentieth-century capitalist revolution.What was (and is) their impact on European history and thought Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement S. Jones Prereq. Russian and Eurasian Studies 110 or 8 credits in politics, international relations, or Russian and Eurasian studies; 4 credits
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Does not meet a distribution requirement The department 1 to 8 credits
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4.00 Credits
This course uses a sociological framework to examine the nature and structure of modern industrial societies. To identify central trends in society and culture, this course covers several basic themes, such as social inequality and social interaction, that have appeared repeatedly in the works of major social thinkers. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement P. Banks, C. Hays, M. McKeever, E. Townsley, K. Tucker 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on significant issues in the field of sociology not covered in other courses in the sociology curriculum. Topics will vary. Fall 2008 216f(01) Environment and Society This course will provide an overview of studies of interaction of humans and the natural environment. This includes theoretical approaches to the sociology of the environment, historical changes in ecological concern, environmental inequality, social movements, and research questions concerning the role of science and environmental policy. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement C. Hays Prereq. Sociology 123; 4 credits 216f(02) Art and Society This course explores the interconnections between art and society using a sociological lens. We will examine topics such as the social construction of cultural authenticity; the relationship between cultural capital and group boundaries; and the legitimation of art forms. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement P. Banks Prereq. Sociology 123; 4 credits Spring 2009 216s(01) Racial and Ethnic Relations In this course students will be introduced to the various sociological perspectives and theoretical frameworks used to understand racial and ethnic relations in the United States. Racial and ethnic identities remain an important aspect of how people view themselves and others. In this course, we will discuss the dynamics of individual racial and ethnic groups including African Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, andWhite Americans.We will also examine what the concepts of race and ethnicity mean and how they affect various aspects of American society. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement P. Banks Prereq. Sociology 123; 4 credits
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4.00 Credits
This course explores exemplary works in sociology, addressing their social and political contexts, philosophical foundations, methodologies, and ethical and political implications. This class is an exercise in the critical reading of sociology texts, as we evaluate, critique, and come to appreciate some of the fundamental concepts of the sociological tradition. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement K. Tucker 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the origins and development of sociological theory in the nineteenth century. Focusing on the three most important representatives of the classical tradition in sociology - Karl Marx, MaxWeber, and Emile Durkheim - we consider in detail the ideas of each, compare their perspectives on emerging industrial society, and assess their contemporary significance. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement K. Tucker Prereq. Sociology 123 or Anthropology 105, soph, jr, sr; 4 credits
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