POLITICS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS

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)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 (4)The course aims to analyze the Political, international and identity issues in Eurasian studies.
2. 02 (4)This course provides the ability how to review the historical debates regarding the Soviet Nationality Policies.
3. 03 (3) The course describes the differences among Caucasian and Central Asian countries.
4. 04 Solo Taxonomy Weight: 4+4+3:3 3.66 ECTS 6

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Identity and Politics in Central Asia and Caucasus, Routledge, edited by M. Ayoob, M. İsmaiyov (Book)
2. 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

1. L01 The course aims to analyze the Political, international and identity issues in Eurasian studies. SOLO 4
2. L02 This course provides the ability how to review the historical debates regarding the Soviet Nationality Policies. SOLO 4
3. L03 The course describes the differences among Caucasian and Central Asian countries. SOLO 3
4. L04 Students will be able to differentiate between the influence capabilities of global powers and regional powers SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: Engaged in insightful thinking leading to self-learning and lifelong learning.
2. P02 PO2: Established a general knowledge of economics sufficient to work independently through specific learned techniques generated via individual efforts and study.
3. P03 PO3: Reached the required knowledge and skills to understand social, economic and legal issues both within national, international and global contexts and apply theoretical knowledge of economics to practice.
4. P04 PO4: Adopted the ability to critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information gathered through the use of related statistical software programs to suggest creative solutions for economic problems and make relevant economic decisions.
5. P05 PO5: Been aware of gathering and analyzing data through the application of appropriate technological tools in an ethical and safe manner in order to generate economic decisions and policy suggestions.
6. P06 PO6: Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills essential for team-working and collaborations for economic decision making for a variety of economic concepts in national and global environment.
7. P07 PO7: Endowed with both oral and written communication skills within the economic field to effectively study and work in an international environment
8. P08 PO8: Been able to transfer theoretical knowledge to real life economic environment: to generate policies for microeconomic and macroeconomic problems faced by individuals, firms and governments at national, international and global context.
9. P09 PO9: Developed an ability to apply economic analysis to everyday problems in real world through the development of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities at work and in personal life.

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