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The course explores the construction of Eurasian energy systems within the context of global energy landscape. It will examine the embeddedness of various energy sectors (oil and gas, coal, nuclear, hydropower, production, distribution, transit) in social and political institutions in the region. The course takes explicitly multi-scalar approach, and will examine the interconnectedness of energy sectors and networks at local, national, regional, and global levels. Using this perspective, it will consider the potentialities and barriers to energy transition in the region.  

2 consecutive hours, once per week for 10 weeks

None

Reflexive Diary, 1250 words (25%)

group presentation (25%)

Essay 2500 words (50%)

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. Where, exceptionally, reassessment on Honours courses is required to satisfy professional/accreditation requirements, only the overall course grade achieved at the first attempt will contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the embeddedness of Eurasian energy in social and political institutions at local, national, regional, global and planetary levels. Drawing on critical area studies perspective, the course aims to situate Eurasian energy sectors in the global energy landscape. It will explore the role of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union in the historical construction of energy sector in order to understand the current energy relations in the region and beyond as well as the potentialities and challenges of energy transition.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand how Eurasian energy systems are integrated into global energy landscape

2. Describe and explain the process of the construction of Eurasian energy systems

3. Critically assess the role of energy in social and political institutions at local, national, regional and global scales

4. Assess the challenges to the regional energy transition arising from historical legacies of Russian Imperial and Soviet organisation of energy sector

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.