Recommended year of study: 2. year, autumn (for degree programme students)
Recommended complementary course: KATJOS42 Service Management

This course involves a conceptual and theoretical exploration of multilateralism and global governance which are key orientating literatures within the field of international organization.  Multilateralism has been understood as an institutional form, a particular type of diplomatic process and as a particular sub-type of negotiation theory, among others.  Global governance focuses on the authoritative rules, norms, institutions and practices of the international community as it manages its common affairs in the absence of global government. The course involves deep consideration of both concepts and how they have evolved, probing for areas of overlapping concern and distinctive approaches.  In individual research projects and presentations, students use the concepts and theories of multilateralism and global governance to assess a specific policy domain.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP01 Introduction to International Relations

Course contents:

• The course consists of introductory lectures   and four thematic parts: 1) War and conflict - preventing violence; 2 Abolishing  modern slavery; 3) Environment – harm prevention; 4) Development – ending suffering

Global Health and Development (GHD)-ohjelman järjestämä kurssi, jonka toteuttavat julkisoikeus ja politiikan tutkimus.

During this course students write and present an essay comparing and discussing two research methods and the importance of the choice of method. The topic of the essay is chosen by the student in consultation with the responsible teacher. The group meets during the writing process to receive feedback on their writing.

First meeting, 4 October at 10.15 - 11.45. Subsequent meetings to be scheduled at the first meeting  but will take place on Tuesdays at 10.15.

Course contents:

• The course consists of introductory lectures   and four thematic parts: 1) War and conflict - preventing violence; 2 Abolishing  modern slavery; 3) Environment – harm prevention; 4) Development – ending suffering

Global Health and Development (GHD)-ohjelman järjestämä kurssi, jonka toteuttavat julkisoikeus ja politiikan tutkimus.

After completing the course, students will understand the unique characteristics of American political system and the role of Congress in it, as well as understand the limits of presidential power in American domestic and foreign policy. Students will have a sound understanding of the evolution of American political institutions, the Constitution, electoral politics, and legislative-executive relationship in forming American foreign policy, including the use of American military power. Special attention will be paid to the upcoming presidential election in November 2016. 

Structure:

• Evolution of American political institutions and the Constitution
• Electoral politics, campaigning and gerrymandering
• How Congress works: decision making and formal/informal rules and procedures
• American presidency
• Congress, the President and American foreign policy

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP02 Introduction to Political Science

This course aims to develop your understanding of business ethics and how organisations follow the code of ethics in their daily operations. The course is designed to provide insights into ethical theories and tools for developing ethical business practices along with your own exploration of ethical decision making and how to develop ethical leadership. However, the part of learning is developing an appreciation of your own aptitude and commitment for becoming an ethical professional.

This course is available for independent study in periods II-IV.

Students will be working together in groups returning assignments throughout the course, thus they should have enough time for it in their timetable.

Before enrolling to this course, make sure you are able to complete KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) before the beginning of course KATVAA12.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please notice, that it has to be completed before the beginning of course KATVAA12.

This course offers a way of analysing European integration as a process, and offers a deepened knowledge of the most important theories of European integration as well as of disintegration. Particular emphasis will be put on the consequences of integration and disintegration on the external relations of the EU and international relations more widely.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOLP01 Introduction to International Relations

3.11 The de-carbonising energy transition in a historical-institutional context

10.11 Energy policy and the complex dimensions of energy transitions

17.11 Reading circle: energy transitions in the EU 

24.11 Reading circle: energy transitions in the Nordic countries

1.12. Reading circle: energy transitions in Asia

8.12 Workshop: student presentations

15.12 Workshop: student presentations 

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOLP01 Introduction to International Relations

Course contents:

• The course consists of introductory lectures   and four thematic parts: 1) War and conflict - preventing violence; 2 Abolishing  modern slavery; 3) Environment – harm prevention; 4) Development – ending suffering

Global Health and Development (GHD)-ohjelman järjestämä kurssi, jonka toteuttavat julkisoikeus ja politiikan tutkimus.

This course is an introduction to the Finnish Political System and Finnish Political History. The main focus of the course is on the development of the Finnish Political System from 1809 until the 21st century. This course provides an overview of the Constitution, political decision making and elections, political participation, tripartite agreements and welfare.  After the course, students are expected to understand the key features of Finnish political history, the political system and society, as well as able to perceive the political position and national identity of Finland in a wider context: Scandinavia, Russia and the EU.

On June 23 2016 the British were asked to respond to a simple referendum question which read: Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union? Until the murder of the Labour MP Jo Cox on the street in her Batley constituency a week before the vote, the campaign was lively and hard-hitting. The ‘Britain Stronger in Europe’ campaign focused on the damaging economic consequences of a Brexit whilst the ‘Vote Leave’ campaign concentrated on the immigration question, adding that “instead of subsidising French farmers, we should take control back and spend our money (never the euro!) on our priorities like the National Health Service”. Sophie from Peterborough had other things on her mind: “If we leave the EU does it mean we would be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest?” The course will represent a detailed portrait of a decision from the origins of the referendum to the campaign, an in-depth analysis of the result and a discussion of its likely consequences

Lecture/seminar topics

October 25 ‘How come the ‘Battle for Britain’? The Background to Brexit

October 27 ‘Project Fear’ versus ‘Project Hate’: The Campaign

November 1 Polish bakeries on the High Street: Euroscepticism or Immigration Scepticism?

November 3 Did the north and the poor cause Brexit? Analysing the Result

November 8 “Get ready for indy ref 2”: the Future for Scotland and Northern Ireland? BREXIT5.pdf

November 10 “If Labour stays at home, Britain leaves” Was it Labour’s fault? BREXIT6.pdf

November 15 ‘So what the hell happens now?’ (Daily Mail). The Challenges Ahead BREXIT7.pdf

November 17 A prime minister who lives by the referendum must ultimately day by the referendum. The wider lessons of the referendum.

Email registration by October 1 essential

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP02 Introduction to Political Science

During this course students write and present an essay comparing and discussing two research methods and the importance of the choice of method. The topic of the essay is chosen by the student in consultation with the responsible teacher. The group meets during the writing process to receive feedback on their writing.

First meeting, 4 October at 10.15 - 11.45. Subsequent meetings to be scheduled at the first meeting  but will take place on Tuesdays at 10.15.

This is an advanced introduction to main IR theories. It familiarizes students with the place and role of theorizing in social sciences and International Relations, main IR theories as well as with the development of the discipline through debates. The course forms part (3 ECTS) of the 10 ECTS module International Relations Theory and Metatheory (RES005).

In addition to taking part in the lectures, the students are expected to do assignments and conduct self-learning on the Web.

This course focuses on the interaction of small and great powers in Northern Europe, bilateral and multilateral political dynamics as well as on dynamics of change and continuity in Finnish-Russian relations and EU-Russian relations.

The course is compulsory for RES Master's Programme IR students.

Course lectures will be held during St. Petersburg Autumn School in December 2016.

This course offers a way of analysing European integration as a process, and offers a deepened knowledge of the most important theories of European integration as well as of disintegration. Particular emphasis will be put on the consequences of integration and disintegration on the external relations of the EU and international relations more widely.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOLP01 Introduction to International Relations

This course offers a way of analysing European integration as a process, and offers a deepened knowledge of the most important theories of European integration as well as of disintegration. Particular emphasis will be put on the consequences of integration and disintegration on the external relations of the EU and international relations more widely.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOLP01 Introduction to International Relations

Course contents:

• The course consists of introductory lectures   and four thematic parts: 1) War and conflict - preventing violence; 2 Abolishing  modern slavery; 3) Environment – harm prevention; 4) Development – ending suffering

Global Health and Development (GHD)-ohjelman järjestämä kurssi, jonka toteuttavat julkisoikeus ja politiikan tutkimus.

Students will be working together in groups returning assignments throughout the course, thus they should have enough time for it in their timetable.

Before enrolling to this course, make sure you are able to complete KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) before the beginning of course KATVAA12.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please notice, that it has to be completed before the beginning of course KATVAA12.

Ethical theories and the concepts of business ethics; Ethical decision-making; Tools for developing business ethics practices.

Degree programme students and exchange students: No pre-registration is required, you enrol to course by signing in course page at Moodle (learning2.uta.fi): "KATVAA11 Business Ethics (independent assignment and exam)". The course page will open at the beginning of 2nd period.

Detailed instructions for completing the course are at the course page .

See also course description in the Curricula Guide 2015–2018

Both the lecture exam and the book exam need to be passed before receiving credit for this course.

Lectures and reading (Rosas-Armati) are examined together. You can use a dictionary in the lecture-exam.

Recommended year of study: 1. year, spring (for degree programme students)

Politics seems more and more concerned with the public and private lives and the ideas of politicians in leadership positions. Blair gave us Blairism, Reagan Reaganomics; Ed Miliband’s face did not fit; ‘alpha male’ Donald Trump groped women ‘like an octopus’; Bill Clinton lived a colourful extra-marital existence; the former French president François Mitterrand had a mistress throughout his period in office; and then there was Berlusconi! The media spotlight on leading politicians has appeared to elevate them above their party as well as exposing them to ruthless scrutiny regarding their capacity to lead. 

Lecture/seminar themes

1. The Presidentialisation of Politics

Have leaders become more prominent and powerful at the expense of parties, policies and parliamentarians?

2. The Mediatisation of Politics

Do the media effectively determine the outcome of elections?

Voting Advice Applications; Candidate videos; web television

3. Presidentialisation at the Grassroots?

Are election campaigns in the constituencies becoming more candidate-centred?

Electoral system and party incentives to ‘individualise’ campaigns

‘Decentralised personalisation’

4. Online personalisation

Do (and how do) candidates seek a cyber-space ‘relationship’ with voters – intimacy at distance?

E-campaigning, online candidate biographies, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Lecture Schedule

January 17 Personalisation: Exploring a multi-dimensional concept

January 19 The structural factors underpinning personalisation

January 24 ‘Centralised personalisation’: the ‘Presidentialisation of Politics’ thesis

January 26 The ‘personal party’: Glistrup, Lange, Wilders and Berlusconi

January 31 The mediatisation of politics: From Talk Shows to VAAs

February 2 ‘Decentralised personalisation’: the ‘Individualisation’ of candidate campaigns

February 7 Online personalisation

February 9 Personalisation and the Quality of Democracy 

Email registration essential by January 10, 2017

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP02 Introduction to Political Science (exchange students: equivalent studies at home university).

This is an advanced introduction to IR research methods, research designs, research ethics, planning and carrying out research.

The course is compulsory for RES Master's Programme IR students. Other students wishing to take part in the course, please, sign-up by 21.1.2016 (anni.kangas@uta.fi).

Klotz - Prakash, Qualitative Methods in International Relations: A Pluralist Guide. Palgrave Macmillan 2008. (e-material) 

Mauthner et al., Ethics in Qualitative Research. SAGE 2002. (e-material) 

Other materials available on the Moodle site of the course.

Please note: Preceding studies

• KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. You can complete Business Ethics course as independent study before or during KATVAA14 course. You will receive a grade for KATVAA14 course only after completing Business Ethics course or showing proof of corresponding studies.
• KATVAA12 Responsible Business and Social Accounting (5 ECTS) a recommended preceding course.

Ethical theories and the concepts of business ethics; Ethical decision-making; Tools for developing business ethics practices.

Degree programme students and exchange students: No pre-registration is required, you enrol to course by signing in course page at Moodle (learning2.uta.fi): "KATVAA11 Business Ethics (independent assignment and exam)". The course page will open at the beginning of 2nd period.

Detailed instructions for completing the course are at the course page .

See also course description in the Curricula Guide 2015–2018

This course includes visitors from business, thus requires attendance on most of the lectures.

Please notice:

Preceding studies KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course, and has to be completed before the beginning of the course KATVAA13.

Lectures will be held either on Tuesday or Thursday and the lecture rooms vary. The lecture on Tuesday March 14. is obligatory for all.

The course critically examines the underlying structural and institutional causes of the Euro crisis. After completion, students will have a better understanding of the basic features of economic governance under the Economic and Monetary Union and the governance reforms implemented during the euro crisis. Students will be able to orient current developments within an appropriate historical context and understand the limitations this history imposes on the contemporary policy landscape.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP02 Introduction to Political Science (exchange students: equivalent studies at home university).

This is an advanced introduction to IR research methods, research designs, research ethics, planning and carrying out research.

The course is compulsory for RES Master's Programme IR students. Other students wishing to take part in the course, please, sign-up by 21.1.2016 (anni.kangas@uta.fi).

Klotz - Prakash, Qualitative Methods in International Relations: A Pluralist Guide. Palgrave Macmillan 2008. (e-material) 

Mauthner et al., Ethics in Qualitative Research. SAGE 2002. (e-material) 

Other materials available on the Moodle site of the course.

The course is part of the Master's degree programme in Russian and European Studies (RES). RES students have priority to the course, but other students are welcome to join.

The course critically examines the underlying structural and institutional causes of the Euro crisis. After completion, students will have a better understanding of the basic features of economic governance under the Economic and Monetary Union and the governance reforms implemented during the euro crisis. Students will be able to orient current developments within an appropriate historical context and understand the limitations this history imposes on the contemporary policy landscape.

Compulsory preceding studies: POLPOP02 Introduction to Political Science (exchange students: equivalent studies at home university).

This course includes visitors from business, thus requires attendance on most of the lectures.

Please notice:

Preceding studies KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course, and has to be completed before the beginning of the course KATVAA13.

Lectures will be held either on Tuesday or Thursday and the lecture rooms vary. The lecture on Tuesday March 14. is obligatory for all.

Ethical theories and the concepts of business ethics; Ethical decision-making; Tools for developing business ethics practices.

Degree programme students and exchange students: No pre-registration is required, you enrol to course by signing in course page at Moodle (learning2.uta.fi): "KATVAA11 Business Ethics (independent assignment and exam)". The course page will open at the beginning of 2nd period.

Detailed instructions for completing the course are at the course page .

See also course description in the Curricula Guide 2015–2018