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HIST 474. Stalinism in Theory, Practice, and Memory

3.00
This course provides an introduction to Stalinism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. It addresses socialist modernization from many angles - the corridors of the Kremlin, the peasant collective farms of Ukraine and Romania, the shop-floors in Moscow, and the streets of Tashkent. The course consists of three units: theories, practices, and memories of Stalinism. Each unit explores various political, economic, social, and cultural issues related to the Stalinist modernization drive. Prerequisite: History Majors must have earned credit for HIST 395  prior to enrolling in this course.