Russian Communities in Europe (PZK_168)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge on the crucial ideas related to Russian minorities in European countries; to contribute to the analytical skillset of the students by examining specific policies and case studies related to Russian diaspora and émigré community.
Prerequisites
Overall knowledge of the methods and theories in the field of International Relations, as well as general knowledge of the basics of political science.
Learning outcomes
Students will study and describe the formation of Russian communities in Europe from a historical perspective and today. Students will analyze and compare the most important Russian communities in Europe, paying attention also to their relations with the Russian state and the influence of the Russian state on their internal dynamics and influence on the socio-political processes of the host country.
Students will independently analyze different types of sources about the development of Russian communities in Europe, critically selecting information, presenting their conclusions and answering questions in debates with lecturers and other students. Students will explain the role of Russian communities on the politics of European countries in an argumentative and in-depth way, as well as model the development of this role in perspective.
Students will develop papers based on interdisciplinary scientific literature, analyzing Russian domestic policy issues in a historical and regional context. Students will appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of complex problems and combine research results and methods from different fields in analyzing Russian communities in Europe.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia and Eurasia Studies, RESMeng | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice |
