Module course for POL7037_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Politics and International Studies (ORG:POLS)
Convenor name: Dr. Bhavna Dave
Convenor email: bd4@soas.ac.uk
Office room: C224 Main Building
Office hours: Wednesdays 11-1pm
Module dates: 28 September -12 December 2026
Intended learning outcomes:
- Acquire a broad understanding of the concepts of geopolitics, major conflicts and security concerns in the region
- Gain a competent knowledge of how the local context, Russian and Soviet legacy, rising China and international actors are defining the geopolitics, conflicts and security framework in Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Develop a critical understanding of processes driving and hampering regional cooperation
- Formulate an analytical perspective that questions the prevalent myths and stereotypes about the region
- Develop an in-depth inquiry into a topic of their interest pertaining to the regioN
- Apply social science concepts and theories to analyse political developments in the region
Assessment 1: Name: AS 1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 40%
Assessment 1: Due date: Friday 30 October 2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 23/11/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1400 words essay
Assessment 2: Name: Paper
Assessment 2: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 2: Due date: Week 1 in Assessment Week (14 January 2027)
Assessment 2: Release date: 04/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000 words paper
Page template: On campus 2026/27
