HIST 330
The Russian Empire Under the Romanovs
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Political, economic, social, and cultural trends and events in Russian history to 1917.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with the major political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of pre-revolutionary Russia. They will also explore and analyze such concepts as autocracy, Westernization, and empire.
Title
Historical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will develop the ability to pose historical questions and answer those questions through a variety of analytical lenses. They will also learn how to establish connections between events, movements, and ideas for the time period covered in the course and to apply their knowledge of history to the world around them.
Title
Effective Historical Research
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their analytical skills by finding and interrogating various primary and secondary sources and placing them within broad historical narratives.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to craft plausible historical arguments and convey their arguments and evidence through a clear and succinct writing style.
