Master
2024/2025
Regional Processes in the Afro-Asian Region
Type:
Elective course (Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations)
Area of studies:
Asian and African Studies
When:
1 year, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Elena Soboleva
Master’s programme:
Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of different regions in Asia and Africa from a comparative perspective. The students are expected to have some background knowledge about regions of Asia and Africa, their history, culture and socio-economic development, while the course will deepen this knowledge and teach students how to study and compare regions using different theoretical and thematic approaches. First, students will be introduced to major terms and theories applied in the studies of regions and regionalism and discuss their applicability to Asia and Africa. Second, the course will include an overview of regional orders in Asia and Africa. The next part of the course will discusse and compare regional governance and institutions in different spheres, namely security, trade and development cooperation, migration and environmental protection. Finally, the students will discuss inter-regional cooperation and impact of external actors on regional processes in Asia and Africa. The students’ progress is evaluated by assessing their participation in discussions during seminars, one take-home essay and a written exam (test).