131-050 The Russian Revolution 1890-1924

Formerly available as 131-250/350. Students who have completed 131-250 or 131-350 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually 12.5 points of first year history, or first year European studies.

This subject examines the nature of late Tsarist society and causes of the revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and how these contributed to the emerging Soviet society. On completion of this subject students should have an improved understanding of the nature of pre-revolutionary Russian society, the causes and consequences of the Russian Revolution, and the nature of early post-revolutionary Soviet society.

• demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;

• show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument;

• demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

Two argumentative research essays on comparative themes, each of 2000 words, 50% each (one due mid semester the other due at the end of semester).