This syllabus is valid: 2008-01-21
and until further notice
Course code: 2SV024
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Political Science: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Political Science
Contents
After the breakdown of the Soviet Union almost two decades ago, the early 1990s brought promises of peaceful democratic development to the post-soviet states. Have these promises come and gone? With the exception of the Baltic states, political development in Russia and the other, former Soviet republics is riddled with problems and uncertainties. The aim of this course is to present some of the perspectives and concepts from Political Science relevant to an analysis and understanding of politics in Russia and the post-Soviet sphere.
Expected learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course are expected to
* derive insights into the dilemmas of Russian and Post-soviet politics
* realize significant similarities and differences between post-Soviet political systems
* practice the drafting and design of a country report based on a conceptually driven approach
Required Knowledge
Univ: 30 ECTS-credits in Political Science or equivalent.
Form of instruction
The course is given in the form of a mix of lectures and seminars.
Examination modes
Each module (moment) ends with an examination. The type of examination varies. Both written and oral examinations covering module literature and lectures may be used. Final grades may also be based on research papers, other written assignments, oral presentations, and participation in seminars. Final course grades, which include all modules, are awarded once all examinations and other obligatory written and oral work has been submitted. Three grades can be awarded: fail, pass, and high pass.
Student s who fail an examination may take a retest. Students may retest at least 5 times. A student has the right to request a new examiner if he/she fails two sub-course examinations (i.e. an examination and a retest). In such cases students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (Studierektor).
Other regulations
Course evaluations are administered at the end of each sub-course.
Literature
Valid from:
2009 week 41
Rumer Boris Central Asia at the End of the Transition Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe : 2005 :
Sakwa Richard Russian Politics and Society London : Taylor & Francis : 2008 :
