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SYLLABUS

International Relations Theory, 7 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s programme in International and European Relations MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Political Science - SKA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   733A02

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important theoretical and methodological developments within the discipline of International Relations, with special focus on the impact of the end of the Cold War, - display ability to critically analyze international practices according to the various theoretical perspectives introduced, - adhere to academic criteria such as writing style, reference and citation styles, and objectivity, - critically analyse problems and to present coherent analyses.

CONTENTS

The central themes of the course are: - main disciplinary trends and controversies since c. 1980: neo-realism and neo-liberalism as dominant modes of analysis, - advent of post-positivism in International Relations; significance of the end of the Cold War, - new theoretical and methodological approaches with special emphasis on constructivism, - contemporary critical perspectives, e.g. post-structuralism and the feminist agenda, - epistemological concerns, meaning the conditions for knowledge about international relations.

TEACHING

Teaching is by means of lectures, to provide an overview of the readings and issues at hand, seminars, which allow further possibilities for reflection and discussion, and workshops. Students are also expected to actively participate and take responsibility for their studies through individual reading and analyses of books, journal articles, internet sources etc. through library studies, and through discussions and debates. Language of instruction: English.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through a combination of seminar papers, presentations, and home writing tasks. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In-depth study of at least 90 ECTS credits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS). The programme provides advanced level studies for students of political science, economics, history, sociology, and other social sciences as well as for students with other disciplinary backgrounds who can demonstrate an ability to develop their potential in the topic.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

International Relations Theory International Relations Theory   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 1332/06-41   Course Code: 733A02           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     SKA   SA