NEW YORK – During the fall 2020 semester, Columbia University’s Ukrainian Studies Program at the Harriman Institute is offering six courses that study various aspects of Ukraine as well as organizing a series of events in Ukrainian studies at the university. Due to the pandemic, all courses and events for the semester will be held online. The online events will be open to the public, but registration will be required.
On Wednesdays at 2:10-4 p.m., Prof. Alexander Motyl will teach the course “Ukraine in New York” – a multidisciplinary exploration of the Ukrainian American community in New York City from its beginnings in the late 19th century to the present. The course focuses on the history, demographics, economics, politics, religion, education and culture of the community, devoting particular attention to the impact thereon of the New York setting, shifting attitudes towards American politics and culture and homeland politics and culture, and the tensions encountered in navigating between America, Soviet Ukraine and independent Ukraine.