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Politics of Former Soviet States Political Science 347 Winter 2019 Politics of Former Soviet States Political Science 347 Winter 2019 Prof. Scott Cooper 11:00 - 11:50 am Mon/Wed/Fri Email: [email protected] 280 Kimball Tower Phone: 801-422-4053 Office: 762 Kimball Tower Office Hours: 2-3 Mon/Wed/Fri or by appointment If you can’t come during my office hours, contact me to set up another time. Don’t be afraid to come see me. Prerequisites: Poli Sci 150, 250, or 350 recommended Poli Sci 200 recommended Knowledge of the Russian language is not a prerequisite, but we will use some Russian terms–e.g., “perestroika”–to describe key events and concepts. If I use a term in class that you are not familiar with, please remind me to write it on the board and define it. Subject Matter and Course Goals: This course examines the politics of all fifteen newly independent countries that emerged from the disintegration of the Soviet Union. These are an incredibly diverse group on many dimensions–including size and power, economic conditions, political behavior and institutions, geography, religion, language, and culture–but they can be usefully compared because of their common heritage within the Soviet Union, and, for most, within the Russian Empire. We will begin by looking at their common history, but the bulk of our time will be spent comparing these countries’ post-1991 transformations. Some of the important questions we will address include the following: • What kinds of political structures have they adopted? • How have their economies and societies changed over two and a half decades of independence? What is continuing to change? • What ties have they formed with Russia, the dominant regional power, and with countries beyond the borders of the old Soviet Union? • Why have Russia and many other post-Soviet states adopted authoritarianism instead of democracy? How do authoritarian regimes maintain support? • Why is Putin so popular in Russia? • Why did the Baltic states move to reduce ties with Russia? • Why are some countries, like Ukraine, seemingly stuck in between Russia and the West? • Why are these countries, which share a similar history, so different in many ways? 1 Notice that this is not a course exclusively in Russian politics, although Russia will be emphasized. This is a course in comparative politics, examining similarities and differences across the full spectrum of Soviet successor states. We will obviously only scratch the surface of many interesting and important issues, but the goal is to help you acquire a foundation for continued study of this fascinating region throughout your life. This course fills GE requirements in Global and Cultural Awareness. Those specific learning outcomes can be found at http://ge.byu.edu/content/foundation-documents Readings: The reading load for this course is heavy. You should expect to read over 150 pages per week. All readings should be done before class. There are 2 required books: Catherine Danks, Politics Russia, 2009 (Pearson Longman) Brent Hierman, Russia & Eurasia 2018-2019, 49th ed., 2018 (Rowman & Littlefield) There will also be a painfully large set of additional required readings on Learning Suite. Grading: 12% Exam 1 26% Exam 2 26% Final Exam 16% Participation/Reading Response Essays 20% 2 Analysis Papers (10% each) All Exams are given in class. Exams will consist primarily of short answer and short essay questions. In preparing for exams, general understanding is useful, but does not substitute for a firm grasp of the details. You will need to pay close attention to both lectures and readings to do well on exams. Notice that, according to BYU policy, satisfactory or average work merits a C grade. Only good or excellent work merits higher grades. Because the course is organized so that later topics build on earlier topics, all exams will be comprehensive. However, the focus of each exam, including the final, will be the most recent material. You may not use cellphones or electronic devices during exams. Remember also that according to BYU policy the final exam cannot be given early; make all travel plans accordingly. You are required to turn in 12 Reading Response Essays: 6 on Russia and 6 on the other countries. Specific dates and topics will be announced in class. Each essay should be about 1½ pages (typed and double spaced). The goal is to help you in your preparation, so that you will be better able to participate in our class discussions. As a result, each assignment is due in class on the day indicated in the syllabus: late assignments cannot be accepted (even if your computer crashes or car breaks down). You will be able to choose which assignments to complete, but it is 2 your responsibility to make sure that you turn in all twelve. Start turning in assignments early in the semester, in case unforeseen circumstances force you to skip later assignments. The two Analysis Papers require you to make an argument about key themes of Russian and Former Soviet politics. For each paper, you will have two topics to choose from. You will use class readings, lecture material, and your own analytical abilities to make your own persuasive claim about the topic, along with reasons and evidence to support your claim. Some additional research may also be needed. Papers will be at least five pages long, double spaced, plus a title page and references. Due dates are shown in the schedule below. This course will emphasize class discussion of important issues and ideas. Regular preparation for and participation in class discussions is crucial to your learning. For this reason, I will evaluate Participation (on a 0 to 4 scale) to encourage everyone to join our discussions. Attendance in class is expected. I will not take attendance every day, but may do so at any time. If you are unable to be in class for non-voluntary reasons (i.e., illness, death in the family, BYU travel), please send me a brief email or voicemail explaining why you were unable to be in class. Multiple unexcused absences will affect your grade. Finally, you should remember that all forms of cheating, including plagiarism, are grave violations of the standards of any university. I have occasionally had to give failing grades as a result of academic dishonesty at BYU, and I will do so again if necessary. BYU’s Academic Honesty Policy is in the catalog and on the web at http://honorcode.byu.edu. If you have any questions about what constitutes academic honesty in this class, please don’t hesitate to ask me. Other University Policies: Federal law and BYU policy provide protections for students against sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including professor-to-student and student-to-student harassment, and also require reasonable accommodation of students with disabilities. I believe strongly in giving all students a fair chance to succeed in my classes, and that includes helping students facing difficulties of any kind and making accommodations for special circumstances. If you feel you have encountered sexual harassment or discrimination, please talk to me, the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected] or 801-422-8692), and/or the Equal Opportunity Office (801-422-5895). Be aware that I may have to report anything you tell me to the Title IX office. You can view BYU’s full “Sexual Misconduct Policy” at https://policy.byu.edu/view/index.php?p=155 and find more information and resources at http://titleix.byu.edu If you have any disability which may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the University Accessibility Center (https://uac.byu.edu or 801-422-2767) and discuss it with me. Sooner is better than later, but it’s never too late to ask. 3 BYU’s office of Counseling and Psychological Services offers help to students with common issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, interpersonal conflicts, marital problems, low self-esteem, difficult social relationships, and stress management. Consistent with the highest standards of professional psychology, all of these services are confidential. Full-time BYU students are treated at no cost. Counseling and Psychological Services is located at 1500 WSC (or call 801-422-3035). Visit their website at https://caps.byu.edu for more information or to make an appointment. You are not the only student struggling with these issues. Please ask for help. PART ONE: SOVIET HERITAGE Remember: Reading questions for every reading are on Learning Suite. Jan 7 Introduction, Syllabus Jan 9 Rise and Fall of the Russian Empire Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 1-29 Jan 11 Revolution and Lenin Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 29-37 Jan 14 Soviet Politics Under Stalin Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 37-60 Jan 16 Soviet Politics After Stalin Donald Kelley, Politics in Russia, 1999, ch. 5 Jan 18 Soviet Economy Daron Acemoglu & James Robinson, Why Nations Fail, 2012, pp. 124-32 Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 60-78, 108-14 Jan 21 No Class: Holiday Jan 23 Gorbachev’s Revolution Danks, Politics Russia, ch. 1 Jan 25 Disintegration of the USSR Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 138-41 4 Jan 28 EXAM 1 (beginning of class!) Commonwealth of Independent States Henry Hale, “The Makeup and Breakup of Ethnofederal States,” Perspectives on Politics, March 2005 Hierman, Russia & Eurasia, pp. 141-49 PART TWO: RUSSIAN POLITICS Jan 30 Russian Constitution Danks, Politics Russia, pp. 146-53 Brian Whitmore, “Separated at Birth: Ukraine’s and Russia’s Divergent Paths,” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 24 February 2015 David Brooker, “Founding Presidents of Soviet Successor States,” Demokratizatsiya, Winter 2004 Feb 1 Presidency: Yeltsin Danks, Politics Russia, pp. 109-40, 143 Lee Hockstader, “Rough-Hewn Father of Russian Democracy,” Washington Post, 24 April 2007 The Onion, “Society for Creative Anachronism Seizes Control of Russia,” 26 May 1999 Feb 4 Parliament and Parties Danks, Politics Russia, pp.
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