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HIST 265 Central Asia in the Modern Age 6 credits
Central Asia–the region encompassing the post-Soviet states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and the Xinjiang region of the People’s Republic of China–is often considered one of the most exotic in the world, but it has experienced all the excesses of the modern age. After a basic introduction to the long-term history of the steppe, this course will concentrate on exploring the history of the region since its conquest by the Russian and Chinese empires. We will discuss the interaction of external and local forces as we explore transformations in the realms of politics, society, culture, and religion.
Participation in 2025 Spring Russophone Studies in Central Asia
- Spring 2025
- HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies
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RUSS 110 Russophone Studies: Intensive Beginning 6 credits
For students with no previous training in or minimal knowledge of Russian. Simultaneous development of skills in speaking, reading, aural comprehension, and writing. Class meets four days a week for two hours. This course is conducted by members of Kazakh National University’s Philological Faculty and supervised by the program director.
- Spring 2025
- LP Language Requirement
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Russophone Studies in Central Asia program.
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RUSS 207 Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Intermediate Intensive Grammar 3 credits
This course aims at vocabulary expansion and the assimilation and activation of everyday conversational structures and speech etiquette at the same time it develops familiarity with more complex principles of Russian grammar. This course is conducted by members of Kazakh National University's Philological Faculty and supervised by the program director.
Open only to participants in Carleton OCS Program: Russophone Studies in Central Asia
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Russophone Studies in Central Asia program and student has completed any of the following course(s): RUSS 205 – Russian in Cultural Context with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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RUSS 209 Russophoe Studies in Central Asia: Intermediate Conversation 3 credits
This course is taken in combination with Russian 207. Emphasis will be placed on socially relevant topics. This course is conducted by members of Kazakh National University's Philological Faculty and supervised by the program director.
Open only to participants in Carleton OCS Program: Russophone Studies in Central Asia
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Russophone Studies in Central Asia program and student has completed any of the following course(s): RUSS 205 – Russian in Cultural Context with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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RUSS 228 Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Contemporary Kazakhstani Culture and Post-Colonial Identity 6 credits
In this course we will study how contemporary Kazakhstani post-colonial identity is expressed and negotiated in the works of Russophone prose and poetry, as well as in film, theater, contemporary art, and urban space. Other topics will include the changing role of the Russian language in Central Asia, linguistic, gender and cultural hybridity, trauma and (post)memory, cultural, ecological and gender activism. Taught in English.
Requires Participation in OCS program in Kazakhstan
- Spring 2025
- IS, International Studies LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Russophone Studies in Central Asia program.
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RUSS 228F Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Contemporary Kazakhstani Culture and Post-Colonial Identity in Russian 2 credits
This course will offer readings and discussions of Russian-language materials and short speaking and writing assignments. Students taking RUSS 207, 209, 307, and 309 are required to enroll in this supplement to RUSS 228. Taught in Russian.
Open only to student participating in Carleton OCS Program: Russophone Studies in Central Asia
- Spring 2025
- LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis
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Acceptance in the Russophone Studies in Central Asia program and student has completed any of the following course(s): RUSS 205 – Russian in Cultural Context with a grade of C- or better.
- RUSS 228: Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Contemporary Kazakhstani Culture and Post-Colonial Identity
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RUSS 307 Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Advanced Intensive Grammar 3 credits
This course combines advanced work in Russian grammar, especially morphology and syntax, and fundamentals in composition, with conversational Russian. Expected preparation: Six credits of Russian at the 300 level.
Participation in Carleton OCS Russia in Kazakhstan program
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Russophone Studies in Central Asia program.
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RUSS 309 Russophone Studies in Central Asia: Advanced Practicum 3 credits
This course aims at skill development in speaking and oral presentation as well as in limited forms of composition. It is taken in combination with Russian 307 and conducted by members of Kazakh National University Philological Faculty and supervised by the program director. Expected preparation: 6 credits of Russian at the 300 level.
Open only to participants in Carleton OCS Russophone Studies in Central Asia program
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Acceptance in the Carleton OCS Russophone Studies in Central Asia program.