POLS2069 Politics in Russia
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Political Science |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides an introduction to the politics of Russia. It traces the evolution of Russian politics by offering a wide-range discussion of main events, figures and scholarly interpretations of Russia's past and present. While the initial focus is on the rise and fall of communist ideology and institutions, the course examines in detail the ongoing development of political structures in post-communist Russia and the forces, both domestic and international, that shape the life of Russians today. |
| Indicative Assessment |
One 3,000 word essay (50%) and either a two-hour examination, or a 2,000 word essay (40%) and tutorial assessment [based on attendance, reading, performance] (10%). |
| Workload |
Two 1 hr lectures and one 1 hr tutorial per week |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement |
Two first-year courses in Political Science, or with the permission of the lecturer. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Robinson, N., Russia: A State of Uncertainty, London and New York: Routledge, 2002. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Contemporary Europe, International Relations, and Political Science |
| Academic Contact | Professor Saikal and Dr Nourzhanov |
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