POLI 347
Russia/Former Soviet Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Comparative politics of Russia and Soviet successor states. Development of political systems from common Soviet heritage, emphasizing post-independence politics and institution building.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Be intellectually engaged
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of Russia/Former Soviet Union political processes, political theories, and political thought
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate strong understanding of political and economic changes in former Soviet countries since 1991.
Demonstrate strong understanding of the political institutions and political processes in Russia and other former Soviet countries.
Demonstrate strong understanding of the patterns of interaction between Russia and its neighbors.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to write a well-crafted, persuasive research paper.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Complete a research paper that uses effective comparison to explain political institutions or processes in former Soviet countries.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to apply theories of comparative politics to patterns of politics in former Soviet countries.
Title
Integrity in Daily Activities
Learning Outcome
Learn the consequences of plagiarism and how to avoid it.In written assignments, correctly acknowledge the words and/or ideas of other authors.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
