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Crosslistings: REES 283 |
This course looks at one of the most profound and debated political transformations of the twentieth century: The transition from communism in Eastern Europe. We will compare the experiences of East Central Europe (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia) and the Balkans (Romania, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslavia) to examine the legacies of communism and the struggles of these countries to construct stable democratic and capitalist systems. Using lessons from the East European transitions , we will speculate at the end of the course on the future of the remaining communist countries in the world, including China.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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