HIST 3150 - Russian History from 1860-1924

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Surveys Russian history for the second half of the nineteenth century from the abolition of serfdom through Lenin. Discusses the fall of the Russian Empire, post-1917 Russia, the role of revolutionary ideology, industrialization of agrarian society, the emergence of Soviet institutions and culture. Emphasizes new definitions of gender, national and class identity, and the interaction between the intellectual elite and the working people. Also discusses major imperial expansion, internal diversity, and various 19th century challenges to empire, including parallels to and clashes with other expanding societies such as the United States. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, explore, discuss, and analyze the main events of Russian history from 1860 to 1924, covering the abolition of serfdom, WWI, Lenin's rise to power, the fall of the Russian Empire, the October Revolution, and the formation of the Soviet Union. 2. Investigate new definitions of gender, national and class identity, and the interaction between the intellectual elite and the working people. Explain the significance of the major events discussed to the development of the Soviet Union and the world around it and think critically about history and today's events. 3. Engage in class discussions and conduct independent research projects that will clearly articulate historical interpretations and use professional methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA (even)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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