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INR482Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Russia In World Politics

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's role in world politics. It begins by examining the country's geography, economy, and political system, as well as the Russian Revolutions and Soviet disintegration. The course then explores post-Soviet restructuring, foreign policy, and contemporary international relations, including Russia's relationships with the EU, Ukraine, China, and Africa. Finally, it delves into Russia-Nigeria bilateral relations, providing students with a thorough understanding of Russia's global engagement.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

RussiaWorld PoliticsForeign PolicyInternational RelationsSoviet Union

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Russian Geography and Economy

2

Russian Revolutions

3

Soviet Foreign Policy

4

Post-Soviet Restructuring

5

Russia-EU Relations

6

Russia-China Relations

7

Russia-Africa Relations

8

Russia-Nigeria Relations

Total Topics8 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Background to the Study of Russia in World Politics

6h

Unit 1: Geography, Economy and Political System of Russia

3 study hours

•Study Russia's geographical features, economic strengths, and political structures.
•Analyze maps showcasing Russia's location and boundaries.
•Review key economic indicators and natural resource distribution.

Unit 2: Russian Revolutions and the Aftermaths

3 study hours

•Examine the causes and consequences of the 1905 and 1917 Russian Revolutions.
•Analyze the impact of these revolutions on Russian society and politics.
•Discuss the key figures and events that shaped the revolutionary period.

Week

2

Module 1: Background to the Study of Russia in World Politics

4h

Unit 3: Soviet Union in the Cold War Era

4 study hours

•Explore the Soviet Union's role during the Cold War era.
•Discuss the ideological and geopolitical conflicts that defined the period.
•Analyze the key events and figures that shaped Soviet foreign policy.

Week

3

Module 1: Background to the Study of Russia in World Politics

4h

Unit 4: Soviet Disintegration

4 study hours

•Examine the factors that led to the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
•Analyze the political, economic, and social consequences of this event.
•Discuss the impact on Russia's role in world politics.

Week

4

Module 2: Post-Soviet Restructuring and Foreign Policy

3h

Unit 1: Historical Perspective of Soviet Union Foreign Policy

3 study hours

•Review the historical context of Soviet Union foreign policy.
•Analyze the key principles and objectives that guided Soviet diplomacy.
•Discuss the evolution of Soviet foreign policy over time.

Week

5

Module 2: Post-Soviet Restructuring and Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 2: Understanding Post-Soviet Restructuring

4 study hours

•Understand the major changes and challenges that Russia faced after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
•Analyze the economic, political, and social reforms implemented during this period.
•Discuss the impact of these reforms on Russia's development.

Week

6

Module 2: Post-Soviet Restructuring and Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 3: Russia's Foreign Policy in Post-Cold War Era

4 study hours

•Examine the key features of Russia's foreign policy in the post-Cold War era.
•Analyze the factors that shape Russia's foreign policy decisions.
•Discuss Russia's relations with major global powers.

Week

7

Module 2: Post-Soviet Restructuring and Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 4: Russia's Foreign Policy in Post-Soviet

4 study hours

•Explore Russia's foreign policy in the post-Soviet period.
•Analyze the key objectives and strategies that guide Russia's diplomacy.
•Discuss the challenges and opportunities that Russia faces in the international arena.

Week

8

Module 3: Russia's Contemporary International Relations

4h

Unit 1: Russia-EU Relations

4 study hours

•Study the historical and contemporary relations between Russia and the European Union.
•Analyze the areas of cooperation and conflict between the two entities.
•Discuss the future prospects of Russia-EU relations.

Week

9

Module 3: Russia's Contemporary International Relations

4h

Unit 2: Russia in Ukraine

4 study hours

•Examine Russia's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
•Analyze the political, economic, and social dimensions of the crisis.
•Discuss the implications of the conflict for regional and global security.

Week

10

Module 3: Russia's Contemporary International Relations

4h

Unit 3: Russia's Role in the Arab Spring

4 study hours

•Explore Russia's role in the Arab Spring uprisings.
•Analyze the factors that shaped Russia's response to these events.
•Discuss the impact of the Arab Spring on Russia's relations with the Middle East.

Week

11

Module 3: Russia's Contemporary International Relations

4h

Unit 4: Russia-China Relations

4 study hours

•Study the strategic partnership between Russia and China.
•Analyze the areas of cooperation and competition between the two countries.
•Discuss the implications of this partnership for the global balance of power.

Week

12

Module 4: Understanding Russia-Africa Relations

4h

Unit 1: Russia and Africa Interactions

4 study hours

•Examine the historical and contemporary interactions between Russia and Africa.
•Analyze the factors that shape Russia's policy towards the continent.
•Discuss the opportunities and challenges of Russia-Africa relations.

Week

13

Module 4: Understanding Russia-Africa Relations

4h

Unit 2: Russia's Foreign Policy towards Africa

4 study hours

•Explore the key features of Russia's foreign policy towards Africa.
•Analyze the objectives and strategies that guide Russia's diplomacy in the region.
•Discuss the impact of Russia's policy on African development and security.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review key geographical and economic data of Russia from Unit 1.

2

Create timelines of major events in Russian history from Modules 1 and 2.

3

Compare and contrast Russia's relationships with different regions (EU, China, Africa) from Modules 3 and 4.

4

Focus on understanding the underlying factors shaping Russia's foreign policy decisions.

5

Practice analyzing case studies of Russia's involvement in international conflicts.

6

Prepare concise summaries of each unit to aid in quick recall during the exam.

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