Předměty

ZÁKLADNÍ LITERATURA KURZU:

PROSÍM, NEPODCEŇUJTE TOTO ČTIVO, OBJEVÍ SE V ZÁVĚREČNÉM TESTU.

Mankoff, J. Russian Foreign Policy. The Return of Great Power Politics. A Council on Foreign Relations, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009.

Trenin, D. "Moscow the Muscular": The Loneliness of an Aspiring Power Center. Carnegie Moscow Center, Briefing, Vol. 11, Is. 1, January 2009. www:
http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/briefings/TrninBr_Eng_11_1_09_web.pdf (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Trenin, D. - Greene, S. (Re)Engaging Russia in an Era of Uncertainty. Carnegie Moscow Center, Briefing Paper, December 2009. www. http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/briefings/83850.htm (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Shevtsova, L. What is the matter with Russia? Journal of Democracy, January 2010, Volume 21, Number 1. www: http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/media/83887.htm (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Sakwa, R. Russian Politics and Society, Part V "Foreign policies". 2006, 4rd edition. See chapters. 15, 16, 17 (Jinonice study room, "B" building).

White, S. Russia and the wider world, ch. 7 (pp. 213-254). In White, S. (2000), Russia’s New Politics (a copy in the RFP course file, available from the librarians).

Máša, P. Rusko po katastrofě století. Mezinárodní politika 11-12/2009, s. 6-9.

DOPORUČENÁ LITERATURA:

There are many excellent books on Russian foreign policy in the Jinonice library/IIR library. Students are strongly advised to use them when researching and preparing their essays and presentations.

A course CD-ROM with tens of (newspaper, academic) articles - placed in the Jinonice library, course file. Request from the librarians. See as an additional source for your presentations and for seminars.

Publications by Carnegie Moscow Center. Available for free at:

Examples of recommended books in the Jinonice library:

Felkay, A. (2000), Yeltsin’s Russia and the West, ch. 9, 11, 14, 16, and 17 [Jinonice].
Mouritzen, H. (1998), Bordering Rusia. Theory and Prospects for Europe’s Baltic Rim [Jinonice].
Sakwa, R. (2004), Putin: Russia’s Choice [Jinonice].
Smith, G. (1999), The Post-Soviet States. Mapping the politics of transition. [Jinonice].
Tismaneanu, V. (ed.) (1995), Political Culture and Civil Society in Russia and the New States of Eurasia, ch. 2 and 5 [Jinonice].
Melville, A., Shakleina, T. (2005), Russian Foreign Policy in Transition [Jinonice].

DOPORUČENÉ WEBOVÉ STRÁNKY:

Moscow Carnegie Center:
Johnson’s Russia List:
America-Russia.Net: http://www.america-russia.net/eng/
Institute for War and Peace Reporting: http://iwpr.net/
Program on New Approaches to Russian Security [PONARS]:
Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology, and Policy:

Russia in Global Affairs: http://eng.globalaffairs.ru/
Russia Today (English-language news channel): http://rt.com/
Council on Foreign Relations: http://www.cfr.org/
The Moscow Times: www.themoscowtimes.com
The Novaya Gazeta: www.ng.ru
The Jamestown Foundation:
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty:
NATO’s site:
Gateway to the European Union:
America-Russia.Net: http://www.america-russia.net/eng/
Transitions Online:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia:
The Economist:

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

CORE COURSE READING

READING IS A PART OF THE FINAL EXAM. PLEASE, DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE IT.

Mankoff, J. Russian Foreign Policy. The Return of Great Power Politics. A Council on Foreign Relations, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009.

Trenin, D. "Moscow the Muscular": The Loneliness of an Aspiring Power Center. Carnegie Moscow Center, Briefing, Vol. 11, Is. 1, January 2009. www:
http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/briefings/TrninBr_Eng_11_1_09_web.pdf (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Trenin, D. - Greene, S. (Re)Engaging Russia in an Era of Uncertainty. Carnegie Moscow Center, Briefing Paper, December 2009. www. http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/briefings/83850.htm (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Shevtsova, L. What is the matter with Russia? Journal of Democracy, January 2010, Volume 21, Number 1. www: http://www.carnegie.ru/en/pubs/media/83887.htm (see also the CD-ROM and course e-mail)

Sakwa, R. Russian Politics and Society, Part V "Foreign policies". 2006, 4rd edition. See chapters. 15, 16, 17 (Jinonice study room, "B" building).

White, S. Russia and the wider world, ch. 7 (pp. 213-254). In White, S. (2000), Russia’s New Politics (a copy in the RFP course file, available from the librarians).

Máša, P. Rusko po katastrofě století. Mezinárodní politika 11-12/2009, s. 6-9.

RECOMMENDED READING

There are many excellent books on Russian foreign policy in the Jinonice library/IIR library. Students are strongly advised to use them when researching and preparing their essays and presentations.

A course CD-ROM with tens of (newspaper, academic) articles - placed in the Jinonice library, course file. Request from the librarians. See as an additional source for your presentations and for seminars.

Publications by Carnegie Moscow Center. Available for free at:

Examples of recommended books in the Jinonice library:

Felkay, A. (2000), Yeltsin’s Russia and the West, ch. 9, 11, 14, 16, and 17 [Jinonice].
Mouritzen, H. (1998), Bordering Rusia. Theory and Prospects for Europe’s Baltic Rim [Jinonice].
Sakwa, R. (2004), Putin: Russia’s Choice [Jinonice].
Smith, G. (1999), The Post-Soviet States. Mapping the politics of transition. [Jinonice].
Tismaneanu, V. (ed.) (1995), Political Culture and Civil Society in Russia and the New States of Eurasia, ch. 2 and 5 [Jinonice].
Melville, A., Shakleina, T. (2005), Russian Foreign Policy in Transition [Jinonice].

RECOMMENDED WEB PAGES:

Moscow Carnegie Center:
Johnson’s Russia List:
America-Russia.Net: http://www.america-russia.net/eng/
Institute for War and Peace Reporting: http://iwpr.net/
Program on New Approaches to Russian Security [PONARS]:
Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology, and Policy:

Russia in Global Affairs: http://eng.globalaffairs.ru/
Russia Today (English-language news channel): http://rt.com/
Council on Foreign Relations: http://www.cfr.org/
The Moscow Times: www.themoscowtimes.com
The Novaya Gazeta: www.ng.ru
The Jamestown Foundation:
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty:
NATO’s site:
Gateway to the European Union:
America-Russia.Net: http://www.america-russia.net/eng/
Transitions Online:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia:
The Economist:

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

PŘEDNÁŠKY A SEMINÁŘE. Semináře tématicky navazují na přednášku. Všichni studenti jsou žádáni dostavit se na seminář vybaveni náležitými znalostmi (viz sylabus, viz níže). Mezi požadavky kurzu patří jedna prezentace na zadané/vybrané téma. Téma musí být dopředu konzultováno s vyučující (viz podrobnější sylabus).

Studenti jsou laskavě žádáni, aby vždy před přednáškou/seminářem kontrolovali případné urgentní vzkazy zasílané vyučující na společnou e-mailovou adresu. Tento způsob komunikace bude na prvním semináři zdůrazněn; umožňuje jak kmenovým studentům UK , tak zahraničním studentů, kteří v kurzu převažují, získat informaci o jakýchkoli případných změnách. Společná e-mailová adresa kurzu:(www.centrum.cz): RFP-UK@centrum.cz, password: Putin. Upozorňuji studenty, že pro komunikaci s vyučující je třeba zvolit její osobní emaiil, tj. marketa.zidkova@seznam.cz

Poznámka ze sylabu - v angličtině:
Any changes (time, dates, topics, presentations, room) will be announced at the course e-mail address. Students are required to check the e-mail prior to each lecture/seminar. Common e-mail address (www.centrum.cz): RFP-UK@centrum.cz, password: Putin
Do not delete any e-mails from the course e-mail address!

Pro podrobnosti prosím vizte anglickou část SIS.

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

LECTURES, SEMINARS. in BLOCKS, STARTS on FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 9:30

S e m i n a r s

Advise and feedback will take place in seminars and in the lecturer’s office hours (see above).

All students, whether or not they are giving a presentation, are expected to prepare so that they can participate fully in the subsequent discussion of the topic.

P R E S E N T A T I O N & E S S A Y

P r e s e n t a t i o n c r i t e r i a

Each student/couple/group of max 3 students will give one formal presentation, which should last about 15 minutes; students are asked to keep a time limit of 15 minutes.
The topics will be discussed during the first seminar. Students are required to choose their topic (and find colleagues in their group!) no later than by March 9.
Students are asked to accompany their oral presentation by its powerpoint version. All powerpoint versions are expected to be sent to the course common e-mail address (see above). Do not delete any e-mails from the course e-mail address!

Please, make sure that you come to the lecture/seminar the day when your presentation is due. Any student who cannot come the day of his/her presentation must inform the lecturer at least 48 hours in advance (see the lecturer´s private e-mail address above). You should provide the lecturer with a substantial reason (illness etc.) for your absence.

Advise and feedback will take place in seminars and in the lecturer’s office hours.

E s s a y c r i t e r i a

The presentation and accompanying essay account for 40% of the total grade. Both the oral as well as written-up pieces of the presentation should reflect an intellectual mastery of the topic, good structure, and good presentation. The grade will be determined largely on the strength of the written-up part of the presentation, i.e. the essay.

The presentation is to be written up in the form of an essay after the session and handed in as a part of the coursework assessment. The essays should be handed in as soon as possible. The deadline for the very last essays is May 23, 16:00 (i.e. prior to the Final exam)

Essays: Students are required to keep to the deadline. Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances (illness, etc.) and will be for a maximum of two weeks. Late work will not be accepted. Any essays handed in after the due date and time, including any period of extension, will be marked as "F".

The essays should be between 2.000-2.500 words in length, typed on both sided of paper, 1,5-spaced, and must include references and a bibliography related to the topic. Students may focus on article(s) recommended by the lecturer; however, additional credible information from other relevant sources related to the topic is welcome. The essay must have a clear structure, i.e. an introductory part, a "body", a conclusion, and a full bibliography. It must include references/footnotes. Students should provide a clear research question, the essay structure should lead to conclusions.

The students are required to submit both an electronic version (to: studentworks@seznam.cz) as well as a hard copy of the essay (in person before the class or during the lecturer’s office hours or to the lecturer’s mailbox at the IPS secretariat).
- Keep the deadline.
- Always keep a copy of your essay.
- Do not forget to put your name, the title of the course and the title of the presentation/essay on the cover sheet of your submitted work.
- In case your work on your oral presentation in pairs or in a group, you are still obliged to submit your own essay!
- As for the e-version: send it in the e-mail attachment to mojetexty@seznam.cz; the e-mail subject should include: 1) your surname, 2) the essay title. Please, note: there will be no reply to your e-mail. (In case you have any questions during the semester, contact the lecturer at her private e-mail address- see above.)

F i n a l E x a m & O f f i c e H o u r s d u r i n g e x a m p e r i o d

The final exam accounts for 60% of the total grade.

First term: A 1-hour Final Exam will take place on Monday, May 18, 11:00 AM, room J4019. The time, date and room will be confirmed by the lecturer; any changes would be discussed in advance and they would appear on course common e-mail address.

Students will be asked to take a multiple-choice test. In addition to that, they will be required to write short analyses on chosen topics. All topics and the multiple choice questions will be carefully chosen from the lectures, required reading, presentations and seminar discussions. The examination will then be marked as following: Excellent, Very good, Good.

Please, note:

In case you submit the essay in time an take the final exam on May 18, your grade will be put into the SIS electronic system within 7 days. Please, CHECK THE E-SYSTEM FOR YOUR GRADE. Come to consult your work in case of any problems or possible failures.

Second term of the Final Exam: Friday, June 8, 11:00 am, room J4019.

BRIEF COURSE OVERVIEW (SPRING 2012):

Introductory session (March 2, 2012, 9:30)

Determinants of the Russian foreign policy (March 2, 11:00)

The Russian Soft Power (prof. Ivan Chicharev) (March 9, 11:00)

The Soviet Legacy (March 23, 9:30).

Russian Foreign Policy Making (March 23, 11:00)

Russia and the United States of America. Russia and NATO. (March 23, 12:30)

Russia and International Organizations (April 20, 9:30)

Russia in Asia - Relations with China, Japan, and India (April 20, 11:00)

Russia and Europe. Russia and the EU. (April 20, 12:30)

Russia and the Middle East (May 4, 9:30)

Russia and the "Near abroad" (May 4, 11:30)

Essay deadline and Final exam (May 18; 11:00; see instructions above)

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

HODNOCENÍ

Bude založeno na ústní prezentaci, esej a písemném závěrečném testu (1 hodina)

Konečná známka je kombinací následujího:

Prezentace, aktivita v semináři: 10%

Esej: 40%

Závěrečný test: 50%

TERMÍNY TESTŮ PRO LETNÍ SEMESTR 2012 (vizte výše):

PRO POŽADAVKY TÝKAJÍCÍ SE ESEJŮ A PREZENTACÍ, VIZTE PROSÍM PODROBNÝ CELKOVÝ SYLABUS (pro posluchače kurzu bude dostupný na společném emailu kurzu)

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

Final grade is a combination of:

Presentation: 10%

Essay: 40%

Final exam: 50%

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.02.2013)

vizte předchozí sekce

see previous parts

a detailed syllabus will be placed here by February 27; the first lecture: March 2, 9:30

Poslední úprava: Žídková Markéta, Mgr., Ph.D. (08.04.2013)