HIST 331
Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia.
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
History of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet developments in Russia and other successor states; governing structures and ideology and the relationship between state and society.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Historical Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with the major political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet successor states. They will also explore and analyze such concepts as ideology, totalitarianism, and socialism.
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 interrogating and integrating 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.
