Ukraine

“Transitions from Communism: A Case Study of Ukraine”
Instructor: Kenneth Pinnow

Description

How do a people become a nation? What are the legacies of communism in Europe? Students seek to answer these questions by exploring the Ukraine that has emerged 20 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Particular emphasis is placed on the creation of a Ukrainian national history and how the Ukrainian people are dealing with the legacies of Soviet rule-political change, environmental degradation, socioeconomic transformations, and cultural ambiguities. Based in Kiev, we have daily interactions with scholars and students, visit the Chernobyl nuclear accident zone, see historical landmarks and cultural events, and travel to the Lviv and the culturally contested region of Crimea.

Pre-Requisites

One course in any of the following areas is recommended but not required: Russian/Soviet history, environmental science, comparative politics, international relations or international economics.

Dates

  • Departure from the US: May 16, 2012
  • Return to the US: June 6, 2012

Costs: $5110

Includes tuition, room, most meals, airfare, local transportation and excursions required by program, international insurance, and books.

An additional $475.00 is recommended for the following personal expenses:

  • passport ($100-if applicable)
  • additional meals/snacks/drinks
  • personal spending money

Applications are due by 5PM on December 1, 2011. All EL Travel Seminars are pending student enrollment numbers to be determined in mid December 2011.