? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : SPS-3-SOVIET

The nature of the Soviet regime is something poorly understood by many students, who do not remember the Soviet Union, but analysing its legacy is still essential to understanding the politics of its successor states. This course provides a thematic and rhetorical introduction to the rise and fall of Soviet power, the nature of post-communism and democracy in the former Soviet states.

? Costs : n/a

Home subject area

Politics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

The course is designed to introduce students to think critically about the nature of Soviet power and post-Soviet change. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to explain the political processes leading to the rise and fall of the Soviet state, understand key institutions and features of the Soviet state, and account conceptually for post-Soviet change.

One two-hour examination, weighted at 60%
One coursework assignment of 2,000-2,500 words or equivalent, weighted at 40%.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Gillian MacDonald
Tel : (0131 6)50 4253
Email : gillian.macdonald@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Luke March
Tel : (0131 6)50 4241
Email : L.March@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/