Russia's History From the Middle Ages Towards the 20th Century (PZK_182)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about Russian historical development; to improve analytical skills of the students and develop ability to work with historical sources.
To strengthen not only the knowledge of Russian history, but also to promote the acquisition and application of research methods characteristic of historical science, especially when working with archival materials. Along with learning and understanding past events, students will also strengthen their ability to anticipate future developments and at least the role of past events in the development of present and future processes.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Russian, European and World history.
Learning outcomes
Using in-depth knowledge of Russian history gained in the course, students will describe the connection of specific current events through their historical development. Students will interpret current historical events to understand the present and model future development scenarios, including Russia's influence on neighboring regions, especially the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, the Southern Caucasus and Central Asia.
Working in a group, students will select, read and critically evaluate scientific literature, justify their choice, interpretation and analysis of literature to group members.
Students will formulate an opinion on contradictory historical events, explain and defend their opinion in a multicultural group, developing argumentation skills.
When developing individual and group works, students will in person and in writing identify, compare and evaluate alternative arguments and opinions, formulate, explain and argue their views on historical works and historical events, combining the relevance of their assumptions to further historical and current events.
Students will develop a report based on interdisciplinary scientific literature, analyzing various issues of Russian history.
By collaborating in a multicultural group, students will debate and engage in dialogue about contradictory historical events, accepting diversity of views and interpretations.
Students will assess the interdisciplinary nature of complex problems and combine research results and methods from different disciplines in analyzing complex historical events.
