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HS226: Russia and Revolution : 1861-1921

Module Title Russia and Revolution : 1861-1921
Module Code HS226
Module Tutor Melanie Ilic
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module introduces students to Russian history through an examination of the economic and social impact of industrialisation, the growth of the revolutionary movements and an historiographical analysis of the revolutions.
Indicative Syllabus N/A
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:
a) a knowledge of the chronology of Russian history in the period 1861 - 1921;
b) a familiarity with the historiographical debates central to an understanding of the Russian revolutions;
c) an awareness of the complexity of interactions between economic growth and social change.




ii. Skills
Students should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
a) critical evaluation of source materials (including texts and fil
m);
b) document analysis;

c) written and verbal communication.

Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/ Student Contact: 20%
Student Private Study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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