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Module POL3156 for 2016/7
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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL3156: Central Asian Politics
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Aims
Central Asia is a region which has received greater international attention since the emergence of the newly independent states after the end of the Soviet Union and the increased interest in the Afghanistan conflict after 2001. It is often misunderstood and is relatively inaccessible to those without a background in the region. This module will introduce you to Central Asia politics through an inter-disciplinary study of its politics and international relations. It explores the historical emergence of Central Asia and the principal schools of thought with respect to understanding its politics. The second half considers issues of contemporary Central Asian politics through issues, case studies and key events. The module draws on film and non-academic literature as well as introducing you to the key academic texts in the study of Central Asian politics
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. critically analyse the modern political history and historiographies of Central Asia. 2. critically analyse and deploy theories and discourses of Central Asian politics. 3. critically analyse and evaluate concepts and contexts of Central Asian politics 4. critically analyse and evaluate themes and cases of Central Asian politics |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. critically analyse both empirical and theoretical material. 6. deploy theoretical arguments and apply them to empirical case studies 7. engage in critique. |
Personal and Key Skills | 8. comprehend, analyse and evaluate academic texts. 9. comprehend, analyse and evaluate primary sources, both verbal and visual. 10. construct reasoned argument. 11. communicate effectively through well-structured speech and writing. 12. work independently and with peers to achieve goals. |