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FYSP 151 - The Cult of the Leader


Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, WINT

What personal qualities and historical circumstances transform a political leader into an object of a cult? In this course, we will explore the cult of the leader in modern Russia. Students will examine a range of sources, including news articles, speeches, poetry, paintings, films, and everyday consumer objects, as well as theoretical works about the creation and maintenance of leadership cults in the age of mass politics.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: C. Stolarski
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes



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