EAS502 THE POL. OF STATE BUILDING IN EURASIA
| Course Code: | 8350502 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Eurasian Studies |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. PINAR KÖKSAL |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course will enable students to understand the process of state-building in the post-Soviet transformation. The course aims to introduce students to the main theoretical debates concerning the processes of state-building and nation-building, preferences over regime type, market economy, institution-building and institutional design, elections and political participation, and the role of political leaders in the post-Soviet context.
Course Content
The focus of this course will be on the some theoretical concerns related to nations, nationalism, democracy, governmental mechanisms, institution building and ethnicity in relation to the dynamics of state-building and nationality problems and policies in the context of post-Soviet period states. The course is divided by issue and not by geographical area or republic. These issues include state-building, history, elite structures and electoral behavior where applicable.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students:
- will have a good general knowledge of all aspects of state-building in Eurasia,
- be familiar with theoretical debates on transition, democratization, state-building and nation-building,
- identify similarities and differences among post-Soviet states and societies,
- develop oral and written skills.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To be knowledgeable about the historical, economic, social, political and cultural aspects of the post-Soviet republics. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To contribute to the accumulated knowledge by conducting scientific research about the post-Soviet republics. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To participate to international projects on the Eurasian region with their inter-disciplinary points of view. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To investigate and analyze the Eurasian region with a broad perspective and updated information. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To contribute to the development of Turkey's relations with the Eurasian region. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To conduct research in their fields with ethical awareness and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To have efficient presentation skills. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution