RUSS 401
Senior Seminar: Putin and Putinism Fall 2016
Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
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This seminar asks: Who is Vladimir Putin and how has he restored Russia’s status as a global superpower in his less than twenty years in power? We will approach these questions by investigating Putin, the man and the myth, as well as programmatic changes that have taken place in the Russian Federation under his leadership. Focusing on the neotraditionalism, neonationalism, and neoliberalism that characterize Putinism, we will study topics ranging from the social sciences (the country’s much bemoaned demographic crisis, new social policy and legislation, the annexation of Crimea) to popular culture (television, fashion, and rap music). All coursework will be conducted in Russian. This seminar is part of the Exploring Diversity Initiative because we will consider the differences between Russian society and culture and our own, the historical context that has given rise to both Putin and Putinism, and the distinct history of power and privilege in post-socialist Russia, using theoretical paradigms that allow us to understand the growing social disparities in Russia today.
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 6
Expected: 3
Class#: 1511
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: thorough preparation for and active participation in class meetings, several short essays, two oral presentations, and completion of a research project
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites: RUSS 252 or the permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences: Russian majors
Distributions: Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative

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