PLCR 514 - Pol Econ Russia & Ind State

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

Three weeks in Moscow, Russia. Subject matter focuses upon economic and market reforms, and the political/policy implication of them. All lectures taught in English, with Duquesne faculty (Dr. Moors) and program director with students on site throughout. Students will be provided with all course materials (three volumes of translated works). Russian faculty are from government ministries, leading academics, appellate judges, and national legal scholars. The course meetings are at the Moscow Institute of International Business, the educational division of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Trade in the beautiful "Lenin Hills" overlooking the city. Discounted package air flights will be organized, all students and faculty stay in the Hotel Rossiya on Red Square. Course meetings in the mornings, allowing a range of organized cultural activites and excursions in the afternoons. Long weekend trip to St. Petersburg; others to Novgorod, Pskov, and Zagorsk also available. The program began last year as a Duquesne University School of Law ABA (American Bar Association) approved program for Western law school students. It is now being expanded to include Duquesne University graduate and undergraduate students. No previous background in the subject matter is required. Dr. Moors developed the curriculum and text books for the program and holds appointment in the Moscow-based faculty.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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