POLT 115 - Post-Soviet Politics

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Russian and East European Studies
Next Offered: 2011-2012
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS, WR, 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: 45
Instructor: S. Crowley
Consent of the Instructor Required? No