REES 496

Spring 2025 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Topics in the interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours.

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REES 496 class schedule data for spring 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
54769
Lecture-Discussion
A
3:00PM -4:50PM
T
1060 Lincoln Hall
Krupskii, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/21/25-05/07/25
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Theory, Law, and Practice
Section Info:
Contemporary Autocracy in Theory, Law, and Practice Based on case studies from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, this class explores contemporary legal, media, and political practices used by autocratic actors to assert their power. The course analyzes the impact of these practices on the rule of law, human rights and freedoms, sustainable development, and democracy in general, both in the region and globally. It provides a historical overview of the development of autocratic practices, an introduction to its scholarly analysis using concepts from law, philosophy, and politics, and an investigation of specific contemporary examples. The course will be delivered in a seminar format. There are no prerequisites, although familiarity with political context in the region is helpful.
75986
Lecture-Discussion
UG
3:00PM -4:50PM
T
1060 Lincoln Hall
Krupskii, M
Marshall, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/21/25-05/07/25
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Theory, Law, and Practice
Section Info:
Contemporary Autocracy in Theory, Law, and Practice Based on case studies from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, this class explores contemporary legal, media, and political practices used by autocratic actors to assert their power. The course analyzes the impact of these practices on the rule of law, human rights and freedoms, sustainable development, and democracy in general, both in the region and globally. It provides a historical overview of the development of autocratic practices, an introduction to its scholarly analysis using concepts from law, philosophy, and politics, and an investigation of specific contemporary examples. The course will be delivered in a seminar format. There are no prerequisites, although familiarity with political context in the region is helpful.
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