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The Russian Revolution - HIST2433
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: EURO2433, RUSS2103
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the major turning points of the last century and its reverberations continue to be felt in the 21st century. Analyses the principal causes of the Revolution - the economic and social specifics of 19th century Russian society, the decline of Tsarism and the crucial influence of Marxist/Leninist ideology. The Bolshevik seizure of power and the actions of its principal players, Lenin and Trotsky, are discussed in detail, as well as the aftermath of the Revolution - the catastrophic civil war of 1918-1920, the rise of the Stalinist dictatorship and the enduring impact of the Revolution on East-West relations and world history.


Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of and evaluate the events that have shaped the 20th Century Russian Society
  • Develop independent research, analytical and presentation skills
  • Develop skills in historical enquiry.

Assessment

  • Research essay (3000 words approx.) - 50%
  • Tutorial paper (1500 words approx.) - 20%
  • Class test - 20%
  • Participation - 10%

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