HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Russian and Slavic Studies
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr.Judith Kalik
Coordinator Office Hours:
Wed.15:30-16:30
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yehudit Kalik
Course/Module description:
The course will examine basic topics in the history of the Russian Empire in the 18th century: reforms of Peter the Great and their fate, entrance of foreigners into Russia and "rule of Germans", opening of Russia to the West, Russia on the international stage, economy, society, culture, the "women's rule", the "enlightened absolutism" and the beginning of the enlightenment movement
Course/Module aims:
To provide to the students a basic knowledge on the history of Russian Empire in the 18th century.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To acquire basic historical problems of 18th century Russia.
Attendance requirements(%):
100%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Discussion with the students on a basis of scholarly literature and primary sources.
Course/Module Content:
reforms of Peter the Great and their fate, entrance of foreigners into Russia and "rule of Germans", opening of Russia to the West, Russia on the international stage, economy, society, culture, the "women's rule", the "enlightened absolutism" and the beginning of the enlightenment movement
Required Reading:
appears on the moodle
Additional Reading Material:
List of bibliography appears on the moodle
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 50 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Attendance / Participation in Field Excursion 40 %
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