POLITICS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS
- Course
- INRE421 - POLITICS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS
- Department
- International Relations - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 3 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Şevki KIRALP
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
This Course is aimed to analyze the political systems and types of rules in post-Soviet Republics of Central Asia and Caucasus. The territorial demarcations and collapse of Soviet Union in the ex-Soviet geography after the end of the Cold War led to a radical transformation in the political rules of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The systemic transformation of CIS countries will be assessed in detail and country by country. A specific highlight will be done about the relations of those countries with Turkey after the collapse of Soviet Union.
POLITICS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 (4)The course aims to analyze the Political, international and identity issues in Eurasian studies.
- 02 (4)This course provides the ability how to review the historical debates regarding the Soviet Nationality Policies.
- 03 (3) The course describes the differences among Caucasian and Central Asian countries.
- 04 Solo Taxonomy Weight: 4+4+3:3 3.66 ECTS 6
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Eurasian Studies |
| Week 2 | Field Research and Methodology in Central Eurasian Studies |
| Week 3 | State and Society in Central Asia and Caucasus |
| Week 4 | Legacy of Tsarist Nationality Policies |
| Week 5 | Formation of Soviet Nationality Policies |
| Week 6 | Soviet Nationality Policies |
| Week 7 | Discussian and Review for Midterm |
| Week 8 | Identity Politics in Central Asia and Caucasus |
| Week 9 | Language and Soverignty in Tatarstan and Kazakhstan |
| Week 10 | Threat Perception of Islam in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan |
| Week 11 | Identity and Alignment in Central Asia |
| Week 12 | Identity Recovered vs Identity Redefined: Three Post-Soviet Cases |
| Week 13 | Eurovision and Nation Building in Azerbaijan |
| Week 14 | Discussions and Review for Final |
| Week 15 | Review of Identity Politics in the Eurasian Context |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Identity and Politics in Central Asia and Caucasus, Routledge, edited by M. Ayoob, M. İsmaiyov (Book)
- 02 Wooden, E. A. and Stefes, C.A (ed.) (2009). The Politics of Transition in Central Asia and Caucasus.Central Asian Studies, Routledge (Book)
Learning Outcomes
- L01 The course aims to analyze the Political, international and identity issues in Eurasian studies. SOLO 4
- L02 This course provides the ability how to review the historical debates regarding the Soviet Nationality Policies. SOLO 4
- L03 The course describes the differences among Caucasian and Central Asian countries. SOLO 3
- L04 Students will be able to differentiate between the influence capabilities of global powers and regional powers SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
- P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
- P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
- P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
- P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |