POLT 260 - Post Soviet Politics

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS, CD
In examining Soviet and post-Soviet politics, this course explores some of the major political themes of the 20th century-the Russian revolution, Stalinism, the nature of the Soviet political system, Gorbachev’s perestroika, the Soviet collapse, and Russia’s struggle with building capitalism and democracy. Much of the course will be devoted to the dramatic events since the fall of the Soviet empire and Russia’s attempt to find its place in the global political economy.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: S. Crowley