2025/2026

Anthropology of Central Asian Cultures: Theory and Practice

Type: Mago-Lego

Delivered by: Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies

When: 1, 2 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Contact hours: 30

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course addresses the role of theoretical knowledge in the social studies and humanities, and surveys major social science research programs such as rational choice and historical institutionalism. Additionally, the students will examine the major paradigms and theoretical approaches to the study of international relations (Realism, Liberalism, International Political Economy and Constructivism) and exercise in analyzing the theoretical and empirical advantages and disadvantages of these approaches.