Description: In this course, students will learn about the five Central Asian countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. We will apply sociological perspective to examine different aspects of these Central Asian societies. Our topics will include social and economic stratification, gender, interethnic relations, political inequality, religion and the environment. We will also carefully consider the larger geopolitical context in which post-Soviet Central Asia is situated. The course will be anchored in reading and critical examination of recent research on Central Asia.
Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.
For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.
