Course content

The course offers an introduction to the most important changes in politics and society in Eastern Europe. The emphasis will be on explaining the changes by focusing on differences and similarities between the various countries.

Learning outcome

The learning objective is to give the students an overview of the most important political and social development in Eastern Europe after 1740.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of term paper.

Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper’s grade by a maximum of one grade. The language of instruction is English.

If less than 6 students attend the course the two first weeeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the departement for further information.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation, participation in 80% of the classes

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

POL1000 or 60 credits in History, Sociology or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions