Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - HIST 335 D100

The Soviet Project (4)

Class Number: 3942

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 11, 2019
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Ilya Vinkovetsky
    ivink@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-4306
    Office: AQ 6244

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units, including six units of lower division history.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of the history of the Soviet Union from its creation to its collapse, emphasizing its ideology, culture, role in global politics, and social and economic transformations.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course covers the history of the Soviet Union from its creation to its collapse.  Particular emphases will be on the context out of which that state emerged, how it was constructed and maintained, and how it fell apart.

The Soviet Union was not merely a state; it also represented an attempt to forge an alternative civilization – a dream to some and a nightmare to others.  The drama of the Soviet project dominated much of the twentieth century.  In this course, we will trace this drama and its legacy.  We will consider the history of the Soviet Union from start to finish, and look into the USSR’s ideology, culture, social and economic transformations, and role in global politics.

Grading

  • There will be one (7- to 11-page) paper, a map quiz during the second week of the semester, short writing assignments and possible quizzes, plus a midterm and a final.
  • Tutorial participation 15%
  • Short writing assignments & quizzes 10%
  • Paper 20%
  • First test 20%
  • Second test 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Peter Kenez, A History of the Soviet Union from the Beginning to Its Legacy.

Milovan Djilas, Conversations with Stalin.

Shaun Walker, The Long Hangover: Putin’s New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past.

Elena Kochina, Blockade Diary: Under Siege in Leningrad, 1941-1942.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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