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HIST348 Russia: from Kievan Rus to Lenin

Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites 12cp in ANCH or ASST or ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoting ECON HIST] only) or HIST or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HIST448 or HIST548
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Richard Scully (rscully@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit traces the history of Russia, from Kievan Rus in the 10th century, through invasion by the Mongol hordes, to the establishment of the first Tsarist dynasty. The influence of various important Tsars is then examined in succession, before finally emphasising the social and political conditions of Tsarist Russia in the decades before the communist Revolution in 1917. The multi-ethnic character of the Russian empire is emphasised throughout the unit in order to be able to identify the heritage of the new states which have become visible in the region since the collapse of Soviet communism.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. exhibit a sound understanding of the historical course and characteristics of the rise and fall of imperial Russia;
  2. understand the ways in which the Russian empire has been multi-ethnic from inception and relate this knowledge to their understanding, now or in the future, of the multi-ethnic nature of the region today;
  3. identify and critically interpret a variety of documentary historical sources;
  4. research and present well-constructed, well-referenced and well-written history essays and exercises; and
  5. communicate effectively their understanding of various issues and topics related to the history of imperial Russia; and
  6. identify, engage with, and analyse an historical question.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the history discipline will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in the essays and an examination. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written feedback on the essays and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit's emphasis on the multi-ethnic nature of the Russian empire will expand the student's perspective beyond the geographic boundaries of Russia and highlight intercultural issues. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The experience of studying 1000 years of Russian history in one semester will demonstrate the depth and breadth of material which can be coherently absorbed. The richness of historical source material and areas of possible student interest over this period should inspire them to seek new knowledge beyond the unit content. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students are taught how historians research, analyse and interpret the past. Problem solving is both practised and assessed in essays. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit examines with inter-ethnic conflict and autocratic power in action and many of the consequences. The social and ethical issues inherent in these studies can be a continuing theme for discussion. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills by participating in tutorials, or online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner. 		True
   

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