Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures · Boston College
Introduction to Slavic Peoples and Cultures (formerly Slavic Civilizations) is a gateway course that satisfies the Cultural Diversity core and is required for both Russian and Slavic majors. The course is designed to familiarize students with major topics, such as languages and religions in Eastern Europe, and the formation of nation states and identities. Special attention will be paid to major events in Slavic cultural history, from the appearance of Slavs in history to the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. We will study these events not only through literary texts but also w
