IR 280 Communism and Democracy in Eastern Europe
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Barbara Klich-Kluczewska
The course will provide an introduction to the post-war political and social history of Eastern Europe from the establishment of the Communist regime until the present. The aim of the course is to explore and explain the nature of communist dictatorship, its impact on Eastern European societies, and the process of transformation toward democracy taking place since 1989. The course will analyze the complexity of the present situation in the region and the prospects for future development of the European Union. It will be illustrated by fragments of documentaries and feature films.
For the official course schedule, including restrictions, classrooms, and current enrollments, check the Registrar's official schedules. More current syllabi and course information might be available for students on my.rochester.edu. |
