Spring 2023 Central &East European Studies

Location: 1628 UH; Phone: (312) 996-4412.

Last generated: Friday, May 19 2023 01:05 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

CEES 225

Introduction to Central and Eastern European Cultures

3 hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 160; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161; or completion of the english composition requirement Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 160; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161; or completion of the english composition requirement.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42710LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR1372BSBMarkowski, MMeet on campus

CEES 406

History of European Standard Languages

3 OR 4 hours. Same as LCSL 406 and LING 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Previously listed as CEES 405. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36276LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2072GHSubacius, GMeet on campus
3 hours If a language is a dialect with an army and a navy, then among the many dialects that make up a language, the standard variety has the largest military. This course is all about the phenomenon of standard languages. The standard variety is primarily written with the goal of providing linguistic uniformity in the face of social diversity. Standard languages are often thought of as prestigious, most beautiful, and may serve as a symbol of national identity while also being the official language of a country. We will analyze and discuss the birth and development of language standards, the development of individual standard languages, and we will see emerging historicaltheoretical patterns. Some standards were initiated by kings, othersby intellectuals of peasant origin. Of over 50 present standard languages in Europe a number will be investigated, compared, and classified: English, Russian, German, Greek, Yiddish, Italian, French, Spanish, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Croatian, Serbian, Luxembourgish, Albanian, Estonian, etc. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36277LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2072GHSubacius, GMeet on campus
4 hours If a language is a dialect with an army and a navy, then among the many dialects that make up a language, the standard variety has the largest military. This course is all about the phenomenon of standard languages. The standard variety is primarily written with the goal of providing linguistic uniformity in the face of social diversity. Standard languages are often thought of as prestigious, most beautiful, and may serve as a symbol of national identity while also being the official language of a country. We will analyze and discuss the birth and development of language standards, the development of individual standard languages, and we will see emerging historicaltheoretical patterns. Some standards were initiated by kings, othersby intellectuals of peasant origin. Of over 50 present standard languages in Europe a number will be investigated, compared, and classified: English, Russian, German, Greek, Yiddish, Italian, French, Spanish, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Croatian, Serbian, Luxembourgish, Albanian, Estonian, etc. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. In cases where students speak languages other than English, they might receive tasks to research literature in that language (and on that language) and to present their research results. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 433

Topics in Eastern European History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 433. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32986LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMT3012LHFidelis, MMeet on campus
3 hours Eastern Europe after Communism. The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 gave rise to global shifts that continue to shape our world today. Heralded as the end of history and The Year of Truth, 1989 generated an enormous international attention, widespread euphoria, and a belief in an inevitable triumph of liberal democracy. How did the events of 1989 and their aftermath affect people in the region? In what ways have the interpretations of 1989 changed over time? This class will explore the nature of 1989 revolutions, and the challenges of the transition from communism to liberal democracy as experienced by a variety of social and political actors in the region. Topics will include the dismantling of the command economy and the rapid transition to neoliberal capitalism; political democratization and the rise of nationalism; consumer culture and mobility across borders; the impact of the European Union; the politics of gender and sexuality; the global economic crises and migration; the rise of authoritarian populism and the war in Ukraine. Finally, we will examine the ways in which communism (and its collapse) has been remembered and utilized to serve a variety of new political agendas. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
32987LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMT3012LHFidelis, MMeet on campus
4 hours Eastern Europe after Communism. The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 gave rise to global shifts that continue to shape our world today. Heralded as the end of history and The Year of Truth, 1989 generated an enormous international attention, widespread euphoria, and a belief in an inevitable triumph of liberal democracy. How did the events of 1989 and their aftermath affect people in the region? In what ways have the interpretations of 1989 changed over time? This class will explore the nature of 1989 revolutions, and the challenges of the transition from communism to liberal democracy as experienced by a variety of social and political actors in the region. Topics will include the dismantling of the command economy and the rapid transition to neoliberal capitalism; political democratization and the rise of nationalism; consumer culture and mobility across borders; the impact of the European Union; the politics of gender and sexuality; the global economic crises and migration; the rise of authoritarian populism and the war in Ukraine. Finally, we will examine the ways in which communism (and its collapse) has been remembered and utilized to serve a variety of new political agendas. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 435

Topics in Russian History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 435. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35871LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMW1032LHDaly, JMeet on campus
3 hours Richard Pipes and controversies of the Cold War. Specific topics are announced each term. Course Information: Same as CEES 435. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
35873LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMW1032LHDaly, JMeet on campus
4 hours Richard Pipes and controversies of the Cold War. Specific topics are announced each term. Course Information: Same as CEES 435. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of European history or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 439

Gender and Cultural Production

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GER 439 and GWS 439. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) if topics vary. Taught in English. Students who intend to use GER 439 toward a degree offered by the Department of Germanic Studies will do assignments in German. Area: literature/culture. Prerequisite(s): GER 212 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29135LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2052LHHall, SOn campus and online
3 hours "Feminist Film Practice in Germany, Austria and the Transnational Beyond" Centering on films connected with German-speaking parts of the world, this course will explore the plurality of late 20th and early 21st century feminist filmmaking practice and mobilize current intersectional feminist approaches to film criticism and research in film studies. Filmmakers include Maren Ade, Sheri Hagen, Ines Johnson-Spain, Branwen Okpako, Helke Sander, Ula Stckl, Angela Schanelec, Tatjana Turanskyj, and Margarethe von Trotta. The course will be taught in English and all readings will be available in English and films will have English subtitles. The films will be watched outside of class as part of weekly homework assignments. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
29136LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2052LHHall, SOn campus and online
4 hours "Feminist Film Practice in Germany, Austria and the Transnational Beyond" Centering on films connected with German-speaking parts of the world, this course will explore the plurality of late 20th and early 21st century feminist filmmaking practice and mobilize current intersectional feminist approaches to film criticism and research in film studies. Filmmakers include Maren Ade, Sheri Hagen, Ines Johnson-Spain, Branwen Okpako, Helke Sander, Ula Stckl, Angela Schanelec, Tatjana Turanskyj, and Margarethe von Trotta. The course will be taught in English and all readings will be available in English and films will have English subtitles. The films will be watched outside of class as part of weekly homework assignments Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CEES 550

Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Cultural Production in Central and Eastern Europe

4 hours. Taught in English. May be repeated if topics vary and with approval from Director of Graduate Studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42713LCD05:30 PM - 08:00 PMW2142LHMarkowski, MMeet on campus
"Theological Origins of the Contemporary Critical Discourse" The central thesis of Carl Schmitts political theology maintains that the main concepts in the political discourse of modernity are just secularized theological notions. This approach, as valid as it is, needs a radical expansion beyond the issue of sovereignty, to which it usually is reduced. The seminar will propose that most of the contemporary critical vocabulary was designed either as a continuation or, most often, a negation of the basic theological concepts based on Christian theology established by Saint Paul. A derivative thesis of the seminar states that without a clear understanding of that basis, not only does the Christian-based culture and literature remain incomprehensible, but also its secular counterpart keeps obscuring its origins. To come to terms with those imbrications and to enlarge the critical vocabulary of the students, the seminar will offer a close and critical reading of Pauls texts in vernacular languages (English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, and, if necessary, Polish) with the constant reference to the classical versions adopted by different churches (Greek and Latin). The differences between Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy will also be discussed. The seminar aims to create a multicultural, multilingual critical milieu to acknowledge and discuss this part of the modern tradition that has been largely ignored or insufficiently reflected upon among modern scholars. Course Information: Taught in English. May be repeated if topics vary and with approval from Director of Graduate Studies.

CEES 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Students may apply a maximum of 26 credit hours toward the degree. Previously listed as SLAV 599. Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of the Director of Graduate Studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43373C1ARRANGEDKendall, M
43374C2ARRANGEDMarkowski, M
43375C3ARRANGEDUnderhill, K
43376C4ARRANGEDVaingurt, J