Readings Gene Brucker, ed. Recommended Preparation No prerequisites. Students must also participate in class discussions and in peer review of the research paper. The Weimar Republic David Crew, ed. Since the 14th Century Modern James Felak Class Description The history of the Czechs, Poles, Hungarians, and Slovaks from the fourteenth century to the present.
Greatest stress is placed on the twentieth century, and on issues of nationalism and communism.
Recommended Preparation Students should have some acquaintance with modern European history. The course consists of lectures and class discussions based on the readings. Recommended Preparation A survey course on European History is strongly recommended. Contact instructor with questions. Class Assignments and Grading A midterm, map quizzes, two papers based on primary sources, class participation including email discussions, and a take-home final.