Eurasia Compared (Political History of Central Asia) 14-XEUAS

This course offers a comparative political history of Eurasia. By looking at the common history and culture of this diversified region the course aims to explain its ties to our Western civilizations. By analyzing the struggle of Chinese, Russian and Islamic interests before and after the fall of the USSR this course will provide insights that allow students to differentiate the Central Asian countries on the one hand and draw parallels between them on the other. Moreover some thematic, contemporary issues of Eurasia will be addressed like energy-politics, ethnic conflicts, authoritarianism, the role of militant Islam, etc.

• Students will acquire deep and detailed information, which allows them to analyze Central Asia in its historical contexts and link its contemporary problems within frameworks of international relations, comparative politics and political science.

Cele kształcenia

Place Central Asia in its broader historical context from ancient until modern times Understand some essential political processes of the region through a diachronic lens. Possess in-depth knowledge about the main characteristics and elements of every Central Asian country (Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan) Understand the geopolitical importance of the region and the politics of the three great powers (US, Russia and the PRC) Understand that the CA countries are not only objects of great power politics, but are active players in their own right. Possess enough background knowledge to independently continue research on almost every political aspect of CA.

Informacja o tym, gdzie można zapoznać się z materiałami do zajęć

The teacher provides the materials

Metody prowadzenia zajęć umożliwiające osiągnięcie założonych EK

Lectures film materials class discussion Advise in preparation of student’s individual work

Moduł zajęć/przedmiotu prowadzony zdalnie (e-learning)

N/A

Nakład pracy studenta (punkty ECTS)

Wymagania wstępne w zakresie wiedzy, umiejętności oraz kompetencji

Angielski B2

Efekty kształcenia

Understand the political, social and cultural impact of CA in world history.
Be able to draw parallels between historic times and know regarding topics such as: clan politics, nomadism, religious cultures, national identity, etc.
Understand the legacy of the Silk Road network for the region’s economy then and now.
Understand the political, economic and cultural transformation of Tsarist colonization and Soviet rule for this region
Acquire country-specific and issue-specific knowledge for the 5 CA countries.
Understand the geopolitical “Great Games” then and now in its historic context
Be able to analyze individual country behaviour through its history and political characteristics.
Are able to write an in-depth analysis on selected aspects of CA due to their knowledge of its history and specific political characteristics.

Kryteria oceniania

Attendance (40 %) and a final paper (+ Small homeworks 60%), which will be defended at the end of the semester. For Polish students: Attendance (40%) and a final paper (60%).

Literatura

• Beckwith, C. I., “Empires of the Silk Road: A History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze age to the Present,” Princeton University Press, New Jersey/Oxfordshire, 2000, pp. 504.
• Cooley, A., Great Games, Local Rules: The New Great Power Contest in Central Asia, Oxford University Press, Oxford - New York, 2012
• Gleason, G., “The Central Asian states: Discovering independence,” Westview Press, Colorado/Oxford, 1997, pp. 220.
• Golden, P. B., Central Asia in World History, Oxford University Press, Oxford - New York, 2011
• Hiro, D., “Inside Central Asia. A Political and Cultural History of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Iran,” Overlook Duckworth, New York – London, 2009.
• Johnson, R., Oil, Islam and Conflict, Reaktion Books, London, 2007
• Millward, J. A., “Eurasian crossroads, a history of Xinjiang,” Columbia University Press, New York, 2007, pp. 440.

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