- Major subject students
Learning outcomes
After a successful completion of this course, students will be able to approach international relations as a discipline both orally and in writing by using and comparing its theoretical material.
Contents
The disciplines of international relations and the current main debates in the field.
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
For degree/major subject students.
Modes of study
A book exam (see literature) + participation in a theme seminar with introductory lectures and a written presentation. Students must take the written examination before participating in the theme seminar.
For degree/major subject students.
Evaluation and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.A book exam and participation in seminar work and a presentation.
Recommended year of study
First or second year of Master's studies. The seminar is organised every year, and students may decide when to take it.
Study materials
1. Buzan, From International Society to World Society. Cambridge University Press 2004.
2. Wendt, Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press 1999.
and one of the following:
3. Jörgensen - Knudsen (toim.), International Relations in Europe. Routledge 2006.
4. Sylvester, Feminist International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2002.
5. Linklater - Suganami, The English School of International Relations: A Contemporary Reassessment. Cambridge University Press 2006.
6. Jahn, Classical Theory in International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2006.
Belongs to following study modules
