PSC 607C - Political Systems of Russia and East-Central Europe

(3 units)

This course will examine and compare the various political pathways traveled by former communist countries stretching from Poland and Hungary to the former Soviet Union. The comparisons of post-communist regimes will focus on political institutions, political economy, civil society, and political attitudes.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and analyze the causes and effects of transitions from communism.
2. explain and critically assess hypotheses which purport to explain outcomes in the study of Russia and Central and Eastern Europe.
3. understand and discuss emerging trends in the politics, economy, and civil societies of Russia and Central and Eastern Europe.
4. conduct original research and write a research paper, integrating knowledge and skills gained from Core knowledge, demonstrating mastery of skills built in earlier coursework.
5. apply different approaches and methods of comparative politics in assessments of current scholarly writing.

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