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THE SOVIET UNION AND THE WORLD, 1917-1991

HISTORY 424
Course Description

Surveys Soviet foreign relations from 1917-1991, examining the causes, course, and outcome of the Cold War. Topics include: Soviet-US relations, World War II, the Socialist Bloc, espionage, the space race, Sino-Soviet relations, and Soviet intervention in the 'Third World.'

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.39

10.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.23%

-5.34% from Historical

A Rate
54.39%

40.78% from Historical

Class Size
57

-19.72% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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