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Russian Studies Seminar:
The Russian Elections
Russian Studies Seminar: The Russian Elections is an intensive four-week course detailing the social forces shaping Russia's political scene and how politics may impact Russian society after the elections of 2011 and 2012.
What issues resonate with Russian voters? Who are Russia's major political parties and what are their stances on these issues? How does Russia's government work and what impact does it have on Russia's economy? What is the role of the media in Russian society and Russian politics? How will the results of the latest Duma and Presidential elections likely affect Russian politics, society, and the economy?
By combining lectures and readings, an intensive schedule of professional and cultural site visits, and discussions with local Russians, this seminar seeks to give students a wider, fuller, first-hand perspective on Russia to help prepare them for future careers in government, business, or academia.
- Dates and Costs -
Summer, 2012: $4 950*
June 14 - July 14, 2012 (Apply by March 25, 2012)
Spring, Fall, and Full Year
Fulltime semester courses are also available! Click here for details.
Curriculum
This seminar consists of four weeks of lectures and events, each devoted to a particular topic as outlined below. Students will be required to complete course readings and to write four short essays. Students who complete this course will be eligible for six college credits issued from the university of record for this program (see below details).
The Russian Political Scene
History of Russian Politics since 1991; The Communist Legacy; Major Russian Political Parties; Nationalism and Socialism in Russian Politics; Introduction to the Russian Voter; The Role of the Opposition.
Economic and Political Infrastructure in Russia
Political Infrastructure in Russia; Role of the President and Prime Minister; Changes under Putin; The Party List Voting System; Courts in Russia; The Government's Role in the Russian Economy; State Corporations; State Investment in Infrastructure; Corruption and Perception Abroad; Investment Climate
The Media, Polling, and Campaigns in Russia
History of Russian Media; Ownership of Modern Russian Media; Where do Russians Get Their News?; Do Russians Trust the Media? Journalism in Modern Russia; Polling in Russia; Russian Campaign Financing; Campaign Legislation and Regulations; Administrative Resources; Russian PR; Media's Role.
2011, 2012, and Beyond
Major Changes to the Duma and Federation Council; Changes to the Presidency, Premiership, and other Top Levels of Government; Pre-election Maneuvers; Winners/Losers. Other post-election topics TBA.
*Costs: Costs include tuition for study as outlined, dorm stay, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance (with restrictions), round-trip airport transfers, SRAS in-country support, and use of a mobile telephone for the duration of the program.
*Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and 3.0 in major courses. No former knowledge of Russian required.
*Program Objectives: You will gain the skills and knowledge to be a strong candidate in many career opportunities in and related to Russia.
*About the Classes: All classes are taught in English and are designed to fulfill credit requirements in multiple areas. Your classmates will be mostly North Americans and West Europeans.
**Credit Transfer and Transcripts: How many credits your home university may award depends entirely on your home university. SRAS recommends discussing this with your advisor and SRAS before you apply. Students planning on applying for credit transfer must read our FAQ page for more info. The program is hosted by the Faculty of Political Science at Moscow State University (MSU), the premier institution of higher learning in Russia. Academic credit and transcripts are issued by The State University of New York, the university of record for this program and an accredited American university. Credits will issued for POL/ECON 305 (3 credits) and COM/SOC 305 (3 credits). The university of record assumes responsibility to evaluate and monitor academic standards for this SRAS program.
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