POSC 363 - Russian Politics

• Identify, describe, and explain major concepts, themes and theories relevant to non-state actors, institutions, and political behavior of Russian polity/political system
• Explain and demonstrate effects of Russian history (prerevolutionary, Communist era, post-Communism) on contemporary politics, especially transitions from Communist rule to political system of today
• Apply political science models and methods of comparative political analysis to Russian system through comparative examination of European and other relevant nations to critically evaluate Russia’s political development
• Explain and assess Russia’s geopolitical contexts and analyze relations with other nations, international state and non-state actors
• Develop and ask appropriate questions and utilize appropriate research tools such as comparative case study approaches or expert analysis to critically evaluate a specific topic or controversy in course subject matter and/or current event(s) as well as demonstrate effective written communication