Course Code & Number
PSIR 344
Course Title
Modern Russian Politics
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to survey Russian politics from the beginning of 20th century to contemporary times. The course aims to provide the students basic knowledge on the key events in 20th century Russian history.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Outline key political events and issues in 20th century Russian politics.
2. Explain social, historical and economic factors shaping the evolution of Russian politics in 20th century.
3. Compare and contrast the policy preferences of different leaders in Soviet and post-Soviet era.
4. Assess the main intellectual debates concerning Soviet and post-Soviet Russia.
5. Identify the relation between political ideas and movements related to the Russian case.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. Daniel Treisman, The Return: Russia’s Journey from Gorbachev to Medvedev (Free Press, 2011).
Required Reading
1. Moshe Lewin, The Soviet Century (Verso, 2005).
2. Ian Jeffries, The New Russia: a handbook of economic and political developments (Routledge, 2002).
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
