[Free] Ukraine: History, Culture And Identities
A short introductory course in the history, culture, and society of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present. – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- Transformation of Eastern Europe by the Viking Age
- Origin and decline of Kyivan Rus
- The effect of the Reformation on Ukrainian lands, the creation of the Uniate Church
- The Cossacks military organization, their role in European wars, and the creation of Cossacks state
- Ukrainian lands under the reign of two empires during the XIXth century
- The rise of culture and art in the 1920s (Ukrainian modernism)
- The causes and consequences of Stalinism in Ukraine, the Ukrainian experience of World War II
- Ukrainian dissident movement in the Soviet state
- Ukrainian struggle for independence and democracy after the collapse of the USSR
Requirements
- There is no specific academic knowledge needed. Students should be able to use a PC or a mobile device at beginner level and understand English.
Description
Ukraine. The largest country in Europe, with its capital in Kyiv. Ukraine has more than a thousand-year history associated with numerous stereotypes. Like most Eastern European countries, it is a rather young country. Ukraine declared its long-awaited independence only in 1991. Nevertheless, since then, it has managed to survive three revolutions struggling to protect democratic values and human rights; radically change the vector of international politics; and advance significantly in the development of arts and culture. At the same time, Ukrainians still cherish their ancient traditions and rich heritage, continuously sharing them with the world.What about the events and processes taking place before independence was declared? What historical and cultural heritage was preserved by Ukraine when it entered the 21st century?
We offer you a short introductory course on Ukraines history, culture, and society from the Middle Ages to the present.
You will be guided by experienced researchers, experts in history and political science, and leading professors of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. They will help you understand the context of Ukraines formation, grasp its national values, and delve into the complexities of its history.
The online course Ukraine: History, Culture, and Identities has been developed by the Ukrainian Institute, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, and online education studio EdEra.
Author(s): Ukrainian Institute EdEra
