EAST0112 Introduction to Mongolian Politics and Society (Online Course/Asianet) (2 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Finnish University Network for Asian Studies
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Asianet. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Grading scale:
0-5
Description
This course is designed to help students understand the dynamics of Mongolian politics by exploring major points in Mongolian political history, its Central Asian geopolitical location in the 20th century, political democracy, as well as the changing political and economic interests towards East Asia since the 1990s democracy. Moreover, structure of Mongolian government, political institutions, and elections will be introduced in the lectures.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to understand significant political points/foci/events of Mongolian history since its establishment in 1206 as Great Mongol Empire to current political settings; describe the essential features of Mongolian politics, including constitutional system of government, elections and foreign political and economic interests; and understand significant keys to Mongolian traditional and contemporary culture and society. As transferable skills students will learn how to assimilate and understand large amounts of new information, as well as academic English listening and writing skills.