UKRAN 1100

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UKRAN 1100
Introduction to the Geography, History, Culture, and Language of Ukraine

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

The course offers a general overview of the geography, history, literature, cinema, fine arts, music, and language of this Eastern European country of some 40 million people. At various historical periods since the 18th century, Ukraine had been controlled by the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, gained independence in 1991, and become the target of a military invasion by Russian Federation in 2022. Through assigned readings, videos, and other materials, students will gain a degree of understanding of the historical and social forces that shape Ukrainian everyday life, natural environments, and popular culture, and its current place in Europe and the world.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Students with no previous study of Ukrainian language or culture are welcome, as are those who learned something about Ukraine in their family or community. The credit hour of this course does not count towards the Arts College language requirement.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  6007 UKRAN 1100   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Golovakova, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    An organizational meeting will be held during the first week of the semester to schedule the meeting times for this class. Detailed description at https://ukrainian.as.cornell.edu/.