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306658 (v.1) SS 578 - International Relations (Eurasian Studies)
Area: | Department of Social Sciences |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 307033 (v.1) Key Security Challenges in the Former Soviet Union 578
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Syllabus: | An examination of the history, culture and religion of Central Asia, the role and place of Nomad society in the development of states and nations in Central Asia, interaction with Western Europe and Russia, Russia's colonial policy in the region, Kazakhstan and Eurasia, the Eurasian idea in the twenty first century. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- gained a comprehensive understanding of the developments in the former Soviet space. Obtained knowledge about Russia's role in international affairs, the growing role of Central Asia - with an emphasis on Kazakhstan, the regions relations with major powers, United Nations Organisations - problems of terrorism. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Blank, S.J., Alvin, Z.R., (eds), (1997), Emperical Decline: Russia's Changing Role in Asia. London, Duke University Press. Kanet, R.E., and Alexander, V. K., (1997), The Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation. MacMillan Press. Petro, N.N., Rubinstein, A.Z., (1997), Russian Foreign Policy: From Empire to Nation-State. New York, Longman. |
Unit Texts: | Gennady, Chufrin. (ed), (1999), Russa and Asia, The Emerging Security Agenda. SIPRI, Oxford University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90309 Human Geography | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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