Spring 2026 Central &East European Studies

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

Last generated: Monday, December 15 2025 08:30 AM CST

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

CEES 224

Introduction to Literary Analysis of Central Eastern European Texts

3 hours. Previously listed as SLAV 224. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 160; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43870LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2152SHMarkowski, MMeet on campus

CEES 250

Cinema and Empire

4 hours. Same as MOVI 250. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. Students are required to have access to a computer, internet, and the following software packages: A web browser (compatible with Blackboard), Adobe Acrobat Reader or any other free PDF reader, Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Students are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. Recommended background: RUSS 150. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48307LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRB102BHKendall, 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 PMT1312BSBSubacius, GMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36277LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT1312BSBSubacius, GMeet on campus
4 hours 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 - 06:00 PMT2052LHFidelis, MMeet on campus
3 hours 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 - 06:00 PMT2052LHFidelis, MMeet on campus
4 hours 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
35871LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMM1612BSBVaingurt, JMeet on campus
3 hours Russia and the West.Same as HIST 435 and RUSS 440. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
35873LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMM1612BSBVaingurt, JMeet on campus
4 hours Russia and the West.Same as HIST 435 and RUSS 440. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

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