Surveys basic concepts and processes in international relations. The course presents competing theoretical perspectives; realism, liberalism, and radical approaches with a special emphasis on post-cold war debates. Partial theories such as foreign policy analysis, conflict analysis and resolution, and security studies are also examined.
International Relations Theory (IR 201)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
BA- Political Science | * | ||
BA-Cultural Studies | |||
BA-Cultural Studies | |||
BA-Economics | |||
BA-Economics | |||
BA-International Studies | * | ||
BA-International Studies | * | ||
BA-Management | |||
BA-Management | |||
BA-Political Sci.&Inter.Relat. | * | ||
BA-Political Sci.&Inter.Relat. | * | ||
BA-Social & Political Sciences | * | ||
BA-Visual Arts&Visual Com.Des. | |||
BA-Visual Arts&Visual Com.Des. | |||
BS-Biological Sci.&Bioeng. | |||
BS-Computer Science & Eng. | |||
BS-Computer Science & Eng. | |||
BS-Electronics Engineering | |||
BS-Electronics Engineering | |||
BS-Industrial Engineering | |||
BS-Manufacturing Systems Eng. | |||
BS-Materials Sci. & Nano Eng. | |||
BS-Materials Science & Eng. | |||
BS-Mechatronics | |||
BS-Mechatronics | |||
BS-Microelectronics | |||
BS-Molecular Bio.Gen.&Bioeng | |||
BS-Telecommunications |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the main paradigms and theories in international relations. The course intends to equip students with basic skills and tools of international relations theory. In subsequent years of study students can use these theories to interpret historical and currents world events. Therefore, the course is foundational for further study in international relations.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
* List the main actors of international relations
* Distinguish between different issue areas of international relations, such as international conflict and political economy
* Outline the basic assumptions of international relations theories, such as (neo) realism and (neo) liberalism
* Identify the main differences between theories of international relations
* Apply theories to case studies
* Assess the explanatory power of each theory
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
Percentage (%) | |
Final | 40 |
Midterm | 50 |
Participation | 10 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
Textbook |
Paul Viotti and Mark Kauppi, International Relations Theory, Pearson, 2012. |
Optional Readings |
Recommended Readings in International Relations ? James Dougherty and Robert Pfaltgraff, Contending Theories of International Relations, NY, Longman, 2001. |