Ukraine: What is it Known For (Part II)
4-weeks (first 4) | This course is completed
This introductory course aims not only to provide a basic knowledge of Ukraine, its
history and geographic significance, but also to teach about Ukrainian traditions and
Ukrainian visual arts. The Ukrainian cultural heritage includes folk art, Byzantine art,
Gothic art, contemporary art and many other artistic expressions. This class will not
discuss any subjects dealing with the current war.
Gala Leganof
Gala Leganof received a B.A. degree cum laude in International Politics and was a winner of the Marist Baccalaureate Award in Political Science. In 1999, she was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. She received an M.A. from McGill University. McGill-Queen’s Press published her book, How to Understand American Democracy in the Concept of Empirical and Normative Evolutions. In 2015 she completed studies at Columbia University about the United Nations and lectured on the subject, “Ukraine v. Russia: the Annexation of Crimea.”
Rob Cohen
Rob Cohen is a retired technologist/farmer committed to practicing a sustainable lifestyle. He continues to work part-time as a technology consultant focused on helping non-profit organizations leverage technology.