20809244Russian Politics
Course Information
Description
Russian Politics [RUS] is an “area course” within the social science discipline of Political Science. This course uses an interdisciplinary method (e.g., geography, history, politics, economics, culture) to study, analyze, and evaluate a complex political region or state. Understanding and answering complex global political, economic, and cultural questions requires this multiple disciplinary approach. In this course students complete the following to demonstrate subject knowledge, communications skills, and critical thinking abilities: (a) objective exams, (b) group project, and (c) short essay.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Summarize Russian Geography and History
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know geography and territorial evolution of [Russia]
    Analyze political, economic, and cultural histories of [Russia]
    Evaluate the relationship between geography and history of [Russia]

  2. Summarize Russian Political Institutions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know what constitutes an institution in [Russia]
    Analyze formal and informal political institutions of [Russia]
    Evaluate relationship between formal and informal institutions of [Russia]

  3. Analyze Russian Political Culture
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know historical roots and development of political culture in [Russia].
    Analyze institutionalization of political culture in [Russia].
    Evaluate relationship between political culture and politics in [Russia].

  4. Analyze Russian Political Party System
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know various political interests in [Russia].
    Analyze creation and evolution of political parties in [Russia].
    Evaluate relationship between political parties and the party system in [Russia].

  5. Evaluate Russian Political Economy
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know history and development of the economy of [Russia].
    Analyze political interests that influence political economy in [Russia].
    Evaluate relationship between political economy and political stability in [Russia].

  6. Evaluate Russian Foreign Policy
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Essay
    Criteria
    Know history and evolution of the foreign policy of [Russia].
    Analyze political interests and the foreign policymaking process in [Russia].
    Evaluate relationship between political interests and foreign policy in [Russia].