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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Contemporary Russian Politics (U01700)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-PORUS This course introduces students to the politics and government of the Russian Federation. Format varies each year but follows the following general outline. It commences with an analysis of the disintegration of the Soviet state and its consequences. It then looks in detail at post Soviet state and institution building. Foci may vary but include party systems, civil society and human rights, democratisation in theory and practice, the nature of post communism, political culture and Russian nationalism. Russian international relations vis-a-vis the EU and post Soviet states will also be analysed. The course aims to provide students with critical and conceptual awareness of the following key areas: Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaPolitics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J) Other subject areasEuropean Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Objectives: By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key institutions and processes in Russian Politics - Exhibit a strong understanding of competing analytical and ideological approaches for understanding Russian Politics - Evaluate alternative explanations for particular political developments and events in Russia and the CIS - Develop a personal assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the Russian political system. Assessment Information
Coursework 40% and Examination 60%
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Susan Orr Course Organiser Dr Luke March School Website : http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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