Research Seminar (395-0-22)

Topic

Russian Revolutions

Instructors

Jeffrey Eric Eden
847/491-7448

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G29: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

From the Pugachev Uprising to the Bolshevik Revolution, this class surveys revolutionary ventures in Russian history-- those that succeeded, those that failed, and those that were simply bizarre. Students will read, present, and discuss a range of texts that includes eyewitness reports, diaries, manifestos, poems, and the latest debates among historians. Meanwhile, independent research throughout the quarter (in consultation with the professor) will culminate in a 15pp-20pp final paper on the history of pre-Soviet or Soviet Russia, Central Asia, and/or the Caucasus.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Evaluate textual arguments for their usefulness, cohesiveness, and logic.
• Identify and access relevant information sources.
• Use effective oral expression strategies in making a formal presentation.
• Demonstrate effective written communication with use of revision.
• Participate responsibly and respectfully in informal group discussions.

Evaluation Method

-Attendance and participation 30%
-Final Paper (incl. proposal and annotated preliminary bibliography) 50%
-Short Response Papers (x4) 20% total (5% each)

Class Notes

Area of concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Freshmen may not register for this course.