Middlebury

RUSS 6749

Information Warfare in Russia

Information Warfare in Post-Soviet Russia: History, Strategy, and Tactics
Since 2000, the information environment of post-Soviet Russia has (d)evolved in a predictable fashion. In this course, students take a deep dive into the eras of post-Soviet Russia’s media history, familiarize themselves with the meta-narrative taxonomy currently governing Russia’s information environment, learn of the importance of intertextuality when analyzing the information environment, and begin to develop an intuitive understanding of how the Kremlin has operated. Students will participate in role-playing exercises and games, including a longform capstone module, to test their grasp of the covered material. Students will also conduct written and verbal analysis of information activity to diagnose tactics and strategy, divine intent, and evaluate effectiveness. Counts as a course in culture and civilization.
Subject:
Russian
Department:
Russian
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:
Civ Cul & Soc

Sections in Summer 2024 Language Schools, Buenos Aires 6 Week Session

Summer 2024 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session

RUSS6749A-L24 Lecture (Rojavin)