306658 (v.1) SS 578 - International Relations (Eurasian Studies)

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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
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y