PROPOSAL - CHANGE IN COURSE
Name of course being
changed:
Modern Russia
HIST-213
What change is being
proposed?
Please select your choice(s)
[by typing an X in the
box (es)].
Explanation of proposed The course objectives are being changed to reflect the practices
change already in place in this course; those that help students become more
effective writers and oral communicators. The five new objectives that
are being proposed are designed to fulfill the oral communication
requirement and include all learning outcomes specified in those five
objectives. This course will provide a minimum of 7.5 hours of
instruction in oral communication with students demonstrating their
abilities to be effective oral communicators through a number of graded
class assignments, including the reiteration of the terms, concepts and
themes discussed in previous lectures as well as the clear
communication of complex problems and inter-disciplinary solutions.
Why is this change
Oral communication is already an important part of the Modern
needed?
Russia course, with formal presentations and group discussions
well integrated into course expectations. The addition of these
learning objectives into the course outline will formalize teaching
practices that we already engage in.
What effect will this
Students completing two qualified courses in the Social Science
change have on other
core will have satisfied the Oral Communication requirement. This
courses, transfer patterns,
change will broaden the course opportunities students have for
and/or programs?
completing the oral communication requirement at HCC.
Date of this proposal:
APPROVAL
SUBMISSION
COURSE
X
X
Delete the course
Change the course name
Change the course number
Change the course description
Change the pre-requisites or co-requisites
Change the course content substantially
Other: Change objectives to meet new oral communications
revisions
Submitted by:
Division(s):
August 31, 2009
Jerry Casway
SSCI
Electronic signature from
the division chair (s):
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Comments from division
chair(s):
The new Oral Communication requirements conform to the new
Gen Ed revisions.
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Attach the original course outline and the revised course outline to this form. Include the words
“revised” and “old” on the appropriate outlines and highlight the changes made on the revised course
outline.
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COURSE OUTLINE
ORIGINAL
HIST-213
History of Modern Russia
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
The student will be introduced to the history and development of the modern state of Russia from the
establishment of the Romanov dynasty through the Revolution of 1917 to Stalin, Perestroika and the collapse of
the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Courses Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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Identify the major geographic features of Russia and the Soviet Union.
Describe the events and circumstances which led to the establishment of the Romanovs.
Analyze the reforms of Peter the Great.
Evaluate the social, economic, and political contributions of 18th and 19th century Russian
monarchs.
Describe the development of art, literature, and political ideology in the 19th century.
Discuss Russia's role as a European power in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Analyze the events and circumstances which led to the Revolutions of 1917 and the rise of
Bolshevism.
Describe Stalinism and how it was carried out in the 1930's.
Evaluate the Soviet Union's role in World War II.
Compare and contrast American and Soviet behavior during the Cold War.
Analyze the conditions which led to the collapse of the Soviet Union as an "empire".
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Major Topics
I.
The Time of Troubles and Romanov Ascendancy
II.
Church and State in Russia in the Seventeenth Century
III.
Reforms and Enlightenment: Peter to Catherine
IV.
Reaction and Reform: Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II.
V.
Development of Russia's arts and "The Silver Age" - Realist Art
VI.
Russia's Revolutionary Movements; in literature and politics
VII.
Industrialization, The Russo-Japanese War, and the 1905 Revolution
VIII.
The Russian Revolutions of 1917
IX.
Bolshevism and Stalinism
X.
Collectivization, Purges
XI.
World War II; Battles and Diplomacy
XII.
The Cold War
XIII.
Khrushchev and the Thaw
XIV.
Detente and Cronysim of Brezhnev Years
XV.
Perestroka and Glasnost; Causes for Gorbachev's Reforms
XVI.
End of the Soviet Empire
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams: Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the
following:
Final grades will be based on at least two exams and one research paper.
Other Course Information
This course meets the following core requirements:

Social and Behavioral Science Core

Social Science Elective

General Education Core

Arts and Sciences Elective
.
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COURSE OUTLINE
HIST-213
History of Modern Russia
REVISED
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
The student will be introduced to the history and development of the modern state of Russia from the
establishment of the Romanov dynasty through the Revolution of 1917 to Stalin, Perestroika and the collapse of
the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Courses Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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Identify the major geographic features of Russia and the Soviet Union.
Describe the events and circumstances which led to the establishment of the Romanovs.
Analyze the reforms of Peter the Great.
Evaluate the social, economic, and political contributions of 18th and 19th century Russian
monarchs.
Describe the development of art, literature, and political ideology in the 19th century.
Discuss Russia's role as a European power in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Analyze the events and circumstances which led to the Revolutions of 1917 and the rise of
Bolshevism.
Describe Stalinism and how it was carried out in the 1930's.
Evaluate the Soviet Union's role in World War II.
Compare and contrast American and Soviet behavior during the Cold War.
Analyze the conditions which led to the collapse of the Soviet Union as an "empire".
Demonstrate active listening skills by objectively restating, in his/her own words, material which
has been verbally transmitted.
Demonstrate the physical ability to speak effectively so that the receiver(s) can understand. This
will include diction, pronunciation, enunciation, pace, pitch, and volume.
Communicate an abstract or concrete idea so that the receiver(s) clearly perceives the intended
message.
Effectively deliver a formal oral presentation in front of a group.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate using appropriate language.
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Major Topics
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
The Time of Troubles and Romanov Ascendancy
Church and State in Russia in the Seventeenth Century
Reforms and Enlightenment: Peter to Catherine
Reaction and Reform: Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II.
Development of Russia's arts and "The Silver Age" - Realist Art
Russia's Revolutionary Movements; in literature and politics
Industrialization, The Russo-Japanese War, and the 1905 Revolution
The Russian Revolutions of 1917
Bolshevism and Stalinism
Collectivization, Purges
World War II; Battles and Diplomacy
The Cold War
Khrushchev and the Thaw
Detente and Cronysim of Brezhnev Years
Perestroka and Glasnost; Causes for Gorbachev's Reforms
End of the Soviet Empire
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams: Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the
following:
Final grades will be based on at least two exams and one research paper.
Other Course Information
This course meets the following core requirements:

Social and Behavioral Science Core

Social Science Elective

General Education Core

Arts and Sciences Elective
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