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James R Felak
HSTEU 452
Seattle Campus

Eastern Europe Since 1918

Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Albania, from the end of World War I to the present.

Class description

The history of the countries of East Central Europe (i.e. Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslav republics) from the end of the First World War to the fall of Communism in 1989 and beyond.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, with periodic class discussions.

Recommended preparation

Some familiarity with European history in the 20th century.

Class assignments and grading

A mid-term, a final examination, a short paper (5pp), and participation in regular class discussion.

Grading Percentages

Mid-term 25% Final 25% Short Paper 25% Discussion 25%

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by James R Felak
Date: 04/13/2009