Announcements

Final Lecture in Session 14: Complete PowerPoint Presentation    Posted: Dec 1, 2005 I have placed the 2-part Lecture for next week complete in Session 15 on PowerPoint. It finishes our discussion of Peter the Great. Wish me luck for my court appearance on Mon-Weds next week. I hate to go the last week of school, but I have no choice! Out final discussion will be on the Friday I return, Dec 9. I will be in my office all of finals week if you need my help or want to turn in your work. Dr. D.

Discussion Points!    Posted: Aug 31, 2005 I've added a few things to Session One! 1. Instructions for writing your research papers. 2. Instructions on how to earn points for our discussions. And here is the grading scale for participation point totals for the year: 350 Points or More = A 250-349 Points = B <250 Points = C You lose 30 points for every unexcused absence. Any Questions? Please Contact Me! Dr. D

School Got You Stressed?    Posted: Aug 29, 2005 If school has you stressed, you may need relief. Try dancing with these cute kittens! See Related :  http://www.rathergood.com/laibach/

Course Description
This class surveys Russian History from the Kievan period to the end of Peter the Great’s reign. For much of the class, we will be exploring the formation of the Russian state and the development of its traditions. Among other things, we will explore the role of the Orthodox tradition, the climate, the Mongol Invasions, and ultimate rise of Moscow as the center of Russian state authority. We will also explore the reign of Peter the Great and his attempts to “Westernize” Russia. This course is designed to provide students with the essential historical knowledge of early Russia and to develop historical and critical skills through discussions, writing, and critical thinking.

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