Contemporary Russian Politics (U01700)

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

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 essential to understanding the politics of its successor states. This course provides a thematic and theoretical introduction to the rise and fall of Soviet power, the nature of post-communism and democracy in the former Soviet states.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Visiting students must have prior study in Politics. As a general guide we usually require students to have completed three Politics courses at grade B or above. Admission to honours courses is limited and there can be strong competition for places.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Other subject areas

European 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

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2006	12:10	13:00	Room G.11, William Robertson Building	Central	This is the room and time for the First Meeting ONLY. From week 2 Lectures will be held on Monday 1110 - 1200 in F21, 7 George Square

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus 1 hour seminar.

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.