Course Schedule
Spring 2026
RSSS
RSSS 275 – Eastern Europe & the Balkans: Constructing Identity in Contact and Conflict
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to Eastern European and Balkan cultures, primarily those of Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the former Yugoslavia. When most people think of this region today, images of the most recent wars and chaos of post-Communist times come to mind. However, hidden behind these images is a region rich in history and culture: Viennese cafe culture meets the Mediterranean; world religions meet and intermingle, and the region's contemporary arts have influenced global culture. In this class we will explore this region's turbulent history, cross-cultural interactions, and common traditions and customs.
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to Eastern European and Balkan cultures, primarily those of Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the former Yugoslavia. When most people think of this region today, images of the most recent wars and chaos of post-Communist times come to mind. However, hidden behind these images is a region rich in history and culture: Viennese cafe culture meets the Mediterranean; world religions meet and intermingle, and the region's contemporary arts have influenced global culture. In this class we will explore this region's turbulent history, cross-cultural interactions, and common traditions and customs.
Section
001
Days
MoWeFr
Time
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 60
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Jens, Benjamin C
- Days: MoWeFr
- Time: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
- Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 0 / 60