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Card 1

1. Speak on ‘The political system of the UK. Branches of power.’ Take into consideration the followings:

a) legislative branch

b) executive branch

c) judiciary branch.

Explain the functions of each branch.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 2

1. Speak on “Main tendencies in the relations between the USA and Great Britain”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) what does the term ‘special relationships’ mean;

b) rises and falls in special relationships;

c) GB and the USA as an optimum model of cooperation between allies.

Describe the relations between the USA and Great Britain.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 3

1. Speak on “The establishment and development of relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) the role of Conservative Party in taking the UK into the union

b) European Union and the two main political parties of the UK

Give some additional information about the EU, including its creation.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 4

1. Speak on ‘The importance of relations of Kazakhstan with China and Russia’. Take into consideration the followings:

a) geographical location

b) determination of new legal relations

c) realization of strategic partnership

d) economic and political cooperation

e) deepening of integration in trade

Point out the main achievements of Kazakhstan in building friendly relations with China and Russia.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 5

1. Speak on “The main characteristics of the foreign policy of the USA after the Cold War Era”. Take into consideration the followings:

a) the threat of nuclear war

b) realism, moralism, and idealism

c) Cuban missile crisis

Give an example of historical events which were influenced on the foreign policy of the USA.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 6

1. Speak on the necessity of having at least two superpowers in order to keep the world stable. Take into consideration the following points:

a) competition between superpowers

b) not allowing place for a single hegemony

Explain the role of superpowers and give examples in order to prove your own point of view.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 7

1. Speak on “Main tendencies in the Foreign policy of the USA”. Take into consideration the followings:

a) two significant milestones which influenced on the change of the foreign policy of the USA

b) moralism and realism

c) safety of the country

Define the terms “moralism” and “realism”. Compare the foreign policy of Kazakhstan with the foreign policy of the USA.

2. Discuss the kind of situation that is found on the card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 8

1. Speak on “The formation of the UK and its political history”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) the Act of Union (1707, England and Scotland)

b) “Decades of Conflict”

c) civil rights movement

d) a clash between Roman Catholic minorities and Protestant extremists

e) confrontation between the UK and Ireland/Scotland

State out the main events in the formation of the UK and its political history.

Compare it with the formation and political history of your own country.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 9

1. Speak on “The main events held in the United States political life”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) the main reasons of “Great Depression”

b) collapse of the stock market

c) problems of unemployment

Describe the main events in the political life of the US and make comparisons with your own country’s political life.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13

Card 10

1. Speak on the positive and negative points in Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, mentioning main achievements and new goals. Take into consideration the followings:

a) formation of interstate borders

b) establishment and change of political regimes

c) development of trade and diplomatic relations

Speak on the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in OSCE.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5^th semester, 2012/13