RSSS275
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RSSS275 - Eastern Europe & the Balkans: Constructing Identity in Contact and Conflict
Course ID
029930
Course Description
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to Eastern European and Balkan cultures, primarily those of Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the former Yugoslavia. When most people think of this region today, images of the most recent wars and chaos of post-Communist times come to mind. However, hidden behind these images is a region rich in history and culture: Viennese cafe culture meets the Mediterranean; world religions meet and intermingle, and the region's contemporary arts have influenced global culture. In this class we will explore this region's turbulent history, cross-cultural interactions, and common traditions and customs.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
GE - T2-INDV (Tier 2 Individuals & Societies), GEED - EPHUM (Gen Ed: EP Humanist)
Course Requisites
Two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (Catalog numbers 150A, 150B, 150C).
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No