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Caucasus Studies

Caucasus Studies includes a range of area courses with a focus on the Caucasus region. All courses are offered exclusively online with instruction in English. There are no mandatory seminars or lectures on campus.

 

Caucasus Studies I,  IM112E

Caucasus studies I (1-30 higher education credits, full time) includes the following four course modules (each 7,5 higher educaton credits):

First part of the semester Second part of the semester
 Introduction to Caucasus Studies  History of the Caucasus

A language of the Caucasus 
(choose between Georgian and Chechen in the fall of 2011 and spring of 2012)

 Post-Soviet developments in the Caucasus


You will find the syllabus and application details here.
Direct link to online application at universityadmissions.se.

The regular application period for the fall semester is March 15 to April 15 and the spring semester September 15 to October 17.. Note, that Late applications are processed with consideration taken to time available and if there are vacancies at the course.

Caucasus Studies II  IM113E

Caucasus studies II (31-60 higher education credits) scheduled for the fall of 2011.  You will find the syllabus and application details  here.

First part of the semester Second part of the semester
State and nation building in the Caucasus Conflicts and conflict resolution in the Caucasus
Peoples and languages in the Caucasus The Caucasus region: causes and consequences of migration
(or Georgian 1, part 2)

Other course offerings in Caucasus Studies

Post-Soviet Caucasus: Politics, Civil Society, Economy, IM231E 1-15 credits
The Caucasus Region: Past and Present, 15 credits 

Chechen IM227E higher education credits
Georgian I, part 1 IM222E, 7,5 higher education credits 
Georgian II, 16-30 higher education credits 
Ryska I, 15 credits (Russian is offered with online  instruction in Swedish)

Caucasus Studies on Youtube.
Caucasus Studies has been established as a new field of study at the Department of International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER). Head of Department Jonas Alwall opens the seminar. The program at IMER on March 4 2010 includes a short presentation of Caucasus Studies and courses on offer, followed by a guest lecture by Ib Faurby (part 2), former chief advisor at the Royal Danish Defense College and a security policy expert with extensive experience of the Caucasus region