Our topic is the politics and impact of energy (especially oil and gas) on democratization and human rights in the Caspian basin in historical and current strategic context. This course will address pluralistic perspectives and awareness of cultural difference and one's self as learner; effective oral and written communication; effective collaborative work; creative and analytical thinking and problem solving; application of methods of analysis to real world problems, and evaluating the consequences and implications of choices and actions. Assignments will be written and oral including evaluation of readings and two role-playing exercises.
- Teacher: Audrey Altstadt
Survey of Russian history from the 9th to the 20th century. Development of absolute, centralized monarchy; Russia's cultural and political interaction with its neighbors, including the Byzantine Empire, the Tatars, central and western Europe and the Middle East.
- Teacher: Audrey Altstadt