University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Wed

This module combines IR Theory and Central Asian studies, exploiting the potential synergies of IR and Area Studies for students' learning. It examines how norms, rules and institutions regulating international relations at the global level, such as sovereignty, diplomacy and international law are understood, applied and contested in Central Asia, thus addressing issues of norm localisation and adaptation. There are three intended goals of this module. The first aim is to show how norms and practices that we assume to be universal find specific interpretations in Central Asia. The second aim is to understand how 'order' is achieved in Central Asia, avoiding regional conflict. The third aim is to portray the Central Asian states as performers of international relations, and not just as 'consumers'. This is the only module that sees international relations from the perspective of the Central Asian states, thus considering them as full protagonists in world politics.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar and 2 office hours.

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 282

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: re-sit and/or re-submission

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr F Costa Buranelli
Module teaching staff: Dr F C Buranelli