HIST 578 - Russian Far East

Description:
Russian Far East history from 16th-century Cossack exploration to 21st-century democracy. Topics include the imperial “urge to the sea,” the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Soviet gulag system, and Pacific Rim relations. HIST 478, and HIST 578 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor permission.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify key events, persons, and places in Russian Far Eastern history.
Isolate and analyze significant issues in Russian Far Eastern history.
Critically analyze primary and secondary sources.
Compare opposing interpretations and opinions.
Organize and present ideas clearly.
Give examples of the relationship between the past and contemporary events and problems.
Conceptualize the rich diversity of human experience in other times and places.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/20/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations Ellensburg, Online