STATE FORMATION|DEMOCRATIC TRANSITIONS AND CONSOLIDATIONS|WELFARE AND DEMOCRACY

This module focuses on two central questions: How do economists study political institutions? And, how much does the experience of Central and Eastern European...

Economics of Political Institutions (SESS0073)

The module introduces students to some key works of Romanian literature, both in the original language and in English translation. Students will read a range...

Introduction to Romanian Literature (SEER0009)

The module introduces students to some key works of Romanian literature, both in the original language and in English translation. Students will read a range of works from a range of historical periods, from the ‘classics’ of Romanian literature to more recent works that will introduce students to current trends. Students will deepen their familiarity with the cultural, historical, and political contexts of Romanian literature and strengthen existing skills in research, analysis, and presentation of ideas.

This module seeks to provide a broad introduction to a small nation-state situated on the northern periphery of the continent of Europe. The central theme of...

Finland: Environment Society Culture (SEEF0009)

This module seeks to provide a broad introduction to a small nation-state situated on the northern periphery of the continent of Europe. The central theme of the module will be the question of national identity: how has it been achieved, and in what conditions and circumstances? Answers will be sought by studying how the Finns live, what has shaped their style and manner of life, how they perceive themselves and how others perceive them. Topics include history and politics, state and society, language, folk culture, literature and the arts. No prior knowledge of Finnish language is required, but you will learn new vocabulary along the module.

The course provides an account of how intelligence gathering and analysis is organised in the UK, USA and selected other countries. We will examine the...