RUSS 51 Eastern Europe in the Modern World

This course covers the history of Eastern Europe from the end of the 18th century until the present day with an emphasis on the region’s connections to its broader European and global contexts. Major themes include the shifting definitions of “Eastern Europe,” imperialism and nationalism, theories and politics of modernization, changing views of gender and sexuality, and competing visions of utopia and the violence they have engendered.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Russian Language and Literature