We have 14 (!!!) classes together. Let’s make the most of them!

The tentative schedule for the course is presented below. A few things to note:

• The course schedule may be modified at any time. Please check the most updated syllabus here and keep abreast of any changes announced in class or via Canvas announcements.
• Under each class period in the schedule below, there are sections for readings, recommended readings, assignments, and/or in-class goals. Readings and assignments should be completed before the start of class, and in-class goals usually refer to classroom activities for that day.
• This course outline is subject to change. In particular, additional readings may be added that are relevant to the material being covered. This is particularly true given ongoing events in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, which have large implications for a good portion of what we’ll study together.

Class 1️⃣: Beginnings and background (Tuesday 6/25 🇱🇹)

Class 2️⃣: Regime and government types (Thursday 6/27 🇱🇹)

Class 3️⃣: The state of democracy (Tuesday 7/2 🇱🇹)

Class 4️⃣: Russia’s domestic politics (Thursday 7/4 🇱🇹)

Class 5️⃣: Russia’s influence on the Baltics (Tuesday 7/9 🇱🇹)

Class 6️⃣: Political parties (Thursday 7/11 🇱🇹)

Not-a-class class: Republic of Užupis (Monday 7/15 🇱🇹)

Class 7️⃣: EU and nationalism (Tuesday 7/16 🇱🇹)

Class ♾️ : Intermission (7/18-7/31 🇱🇻)

Class 8️⃣: Historical legacies (Tuesday 8/6 🇪🇪)

Class 9️⃣: Populism (Thursday 8/8 🇪🇪)

Class 🔟:  Human rights (Tuesday 8/13 🇪🇪)

Class 1️⃣1️⃣: Race and ethnicity (Thursday 8/15 🇪🇪)

Class 1️⃣2️⃣: Language politics (Thursday 8/22 🇪🇪)

Class 1️⃣3️⃣:  Gender (Friday 8/23 🇪🇪)