HIST 330

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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

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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.

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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.