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LevelEurasia: Transnational and Global Perspectives (B-KUL-N0A29A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Malfliet Katlijn |
Laenen Ria
(substitute)
Aims
This course aims to provide students with the necessary conceptual tools
and substantive knowledge of the region enabling them to critically
reflect upon the geopolitical developments in the post-Soviet space.
Previous knowledge
Previous knowledge
No special knowledge of the region is required, although some notions of the history of the countries involved can be very useful. Political scientists will easily recognise the conceptual framework, students from other disciplinary backgrounds will quickly learn.
Content
In the first part of the course we explore the conceptual boundaries of
Eurasia. We adopt an area studies approach, which means that we also
take into account the historical context, more specifically the legacy
of empire in the post-Soviet space.
In the second part of the course a
selection of some major challenges the post-Soviet region is faced with
has been selected for further in-depth analysis. These challenges are
examined with a focus on three sets of interactions: those between
Russia and the other post-Soviet states; those between the post-Soviet
states and other regional and international actors (eg EU, US, China,
OSCE, NATO); and those among the post-Soviet states themselves.
Course material
Articles and literature
Is also included in other courses
- Master in de Europese studies: transnationale en mondiale perspectieven (Module 4: Europe-Asia: Interactions and Comparisons) 60 ects.
- Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (Module 4: Europe-Asia: Interactions and Comparisons) 60 ects.
Activities
6.0 ects. Eurasia: Transnational and Global Perspectives (B-KUL-N0A29a)
Malfliet Katlijn |
Laenen Ria
(substitute)
Content
In the first part of the course we explore the conceptual boundaries of Eurasia. We adopt an area studies approach, which means that we also take into account the historical context, more specifically the legacy of empire in the post-Soviet space.
In the second part of the course a selection of some major challenges the post-Soviet region is faced with has been selected for further in-depth analysis. These challenges are examined with a focus on three sets of interactions: those between Russia and the other post-Soviet states; those between the post-Soviet states and other regional and international actors (eg EU, US, China, OSCE, NATO); and those among the post-Soviet states themselves.
Aims
This course aims to provide students with the necessary conceptual tools and substantive knowledge of the region enabling them to critically reflect upon the geopolitical developments in the post-Soviet space.
Description of learning activities
The classes are interactive. Students are expected to participate in the discussion time during the lectures.
Course material
There is a list of journal articles and book chapters which is considered as required reading for the course. That list will be available on Toledo. The slides of the lectures and other course material will also be available on Toledo.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Eurasia: Transnational and Global Perspectives (B-KUL-N2A29a)
Explanation
The total evaluation of the course will be consist of 3 components:
-written exam (65 % of total)
-assignment: paper (25 % of total)
- active participation during discussion time (10 % of total)
