Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5218
Organization's ID:
RUSS3324
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
1 week (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Russian Language and Area Studies
Description

Objective:

Through Level 2+/3 readings, listening, research, classroom discussion and other creative activities, students will master their ability to formulate important questions, articulate persuasive and well-structured historical arguments, and develop in-depth knowledge of the conflict regions, cultures, and the factors that have shaped current struggles

Learning Outcomes:

  • identify the events, people and placed of the historical periods covered in the course
  • recognize the major historical events from the Russian Revolution to the Fall of USSR
  • trace the regional and international implications associated with the fall of the Russian Empire
  • analyze the historic events that have led to the development of USSR
  • explain roles of key historical figures that include Khrushchev, Gagarin, Brezhnev, Nicholas II, and Vladimir Lenin in the history of modern Russia
  • interpret how Russia is conducting political influence activities against Europe and the US
  • evaluate the nature and origins of the Soviet mentality
  • interpret the background information about the conflicts and economic strife in post-Soviet countries
  • prepare to defend personal opinions on discussion topics
  • locate key geographical entities related to the course topics

General Topics:

  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Geography
  • Government
  • History
  • Politics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials