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SYLLABUS

International and European Security, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s programme in International and European Relations and Master´s programme in European and International Affairs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Political Science - SKA SUBJECT AREA   Political Science – ST2   COURSE CODE   733A46

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course the student should be able to: - understand and discuss different theories and conceptualizations of security; - analyze contemporary security issues, in a global, regional, and specifically European context; - recognize and critically discuss patterns of security relations in the world; - analyze and discuss the development and possible futures of the European Union in a security perspective.

CONTENTS

The main themes of the course are: - theoretical approaches to security; - the deepening and broadening scope of security studies; - international and European structures and institutions for security; - the security policy process at different levels of the international and European system; - the Common Security and Foreign Policy of the European Union.

TEACHING

The course offers lectures which introduce and develop the content of the course. Lectures are complementary to the literature. Seminars and workshops are important aspects of the learning process and provide opportunities for mutual, critical discussions which develop attitudes and skills. Students are expected to be well prepared for lectures and to have completed assigned preparations for seminars. Students are expected to read and take in the literature independently and/or in self-organized reading groups. Language of instruction is English. Activities which constitute elements of examination are mandatory.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through a combination of compulsory seminars, written essay, and written examination at the end of the course. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS). Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.

GRADING

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

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

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 and European Security International and European Security   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2009-01024 och 2009-00915   Course Code: 733A46           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level       SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2010-11-23