Introduction to Mongolian Politics and Society (Online Course/Asianet) (2cr)

Objective

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.

Content

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.

Execution methods

A continuous online course. Home exam is arranged at least three times a term as well as summer exams in June and August with essay type of questions. The course is offered through the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies https://www.www.asianet.fi/.

Accomplishment methods

REGISTRATION A continuous online course. Students from the University of Turku, and the other member universities of the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies can register for this course through the Peppi or Sisu systems any time of the year. STARTING THE COURSE There will be no acceptance notification or email invitation to the course. After registration students can access the course site immediately and independently in UTU Moodle and start studying. Log in through HAKA Login with your own university’s user account. Find the course yourself from UTU Moodle with the course code and name, no course key is needed. Home exam is arranged at least three times a term as well as summer exams in June and August with essay type of questions.