| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
• Describe the course
• Discuss the syllabus
• Discuss the course outline
• Discuss the course requirements
• Introduce the theoretical framework through which contemporary issues will be analyzed
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Read Viotti & Kauppi (2012) Ch. 3, pp. 52-99 |
| 2) |
• Illustrate specific aspects of globalization
• Discuss the role of key actors in the field of international relations
• Compare the differences between the terms international relations and world politics
• Evaluate the roles of states and non-state actors in international relations in a comparative manner
• Discuss the concepts of security, economy and identity
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Read Viotti & Kauppi (2012) Ch. 2, pp. 24-51
J. S. Goldstein and J. C. Pevehouse (2013-2014) International Relations, New York: Pearson, 10th Edition, Ch. 10, pp. 354-385
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| 3) |
• Explain the main aspects of world politics
• Discuss the main actors of the world politics
• Discuss the main developments leading to modern world politics
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Martha Finnemore and Katherine Sikkink, “International norm dynamics and political change”, International Organization, 52, 4, Autumn 1998, pp 887-917. |
| 4) |
• Explain different sources of the international law
• Compare different international law systems throughout history
• Compare different international law understanding by different regions
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Martha Finnemore and Katherine Sikkink, “International norm dynamics and political change”, International Organization, 52, 4, Autumn 1998, pp 887-917. |
| 5) |
• Identify the components of world order
• Explain the place of states within the international order
• Discuss the sovereignty concept
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Stephan Krasner, “Abidin sovereignty”, International Political Science Review, Vol.22, No.3, 229-251. |
| 6) |
• International organizations and NGOs
• Define international organizations, NGOs and hybrid organizations
• Compare the role of different types of international organizations for international politics
• Discuss the formation of alliances and coalitions by states to enhance their security
• Define key terms of global civil society, international organizations, international regimes, natural law, just war, pacta sunt servanda
• Discuss how international organizations and law have an impact on state decisions
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Robert Jervis, “Realism, neoliberalism, and cooperation: Understanding the debate”, International Security, Vol.24, No.1, (Summer 1999), pp. 42-63. |
| 7) |
• Define human rights
• Differentiate among diverse strains of liberalism that underlie definitions of human rights in the United States and other countries
• Evaluate the American perspective on human rights
• Define key terms in human rights studies
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Christian Reus-Smith, “Human rights in a global ecumene”, International Affairs, 87:5, 2011, 1205-1218. |
| 8) |
• Discuss which conflicts are to classified as interstate
• Illustrate how the international system, the individual and group, and the state and societal levels of analysis help to understand the causes of interstate conflicts
• Apply moral or ethical considerations to both the decision to use force or go to war and conduct in the war itself
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Read Viotti & Kauppi (2012) Ch. 8, pp. 261-293
Robert Gilpin, “The theory of hegemonic war”, The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, Vol.18, No.4, The Origin and Prevention of Major Wars, Spring 1988, pp. 591-613.
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| 9) |
Midterm Exam |
None |
| 10) |
Peacemaking and peacebuilding |
Michael Doyle and Nicholas Sambanis, “International peacebuilding: A theoritical and quantitative analysis”, The American Political Science Review, Vol.94, No.4, (Dec.2000), 779-801 |
| 11) |
• Just war tradition and humanitarian intervention
• Describe the history of humanitarian intervention
• Discuss major policymaking approaches to dealing strategically with
the threat mass atrocity crimes
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Carrie Booth Walling, “Human rights norms, state sovereignty, and humanitarian intervention”, Human Rights Quarterly, Volume 37, Number 2, May 2015, pp. 383-413. |
| 12) |
• Discuss classical trade theory in relation to comparative advantage and unequal terms of trade
• Differentiate between classical and neoclassical economic understandings
• Apply free trade theory to present-day circumstances of uneven development
• Explain the role of international monetary institutions in maintaining global trade and monetary regimes
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Read Viotti & Kauppi (2012) Ch. 12, pp. 418-452
Susan Strange, “International economics and international relations: A case of mutual neglect”, International Affairs, Vol. 46, No. 2, (Apr.1970), pp. 304-315.
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| 13) |
• Discuss the importance of environmental problems
• Compare the geographic differences in the approaches towards environment
• Evaluate international agreements on environmental issues
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Joana Castro Pereira, “Environmental issues and international relations, a new global (dis)order – the role of international relations in promoting a concerted international system”, Rev. Bras. Polit. Int, 58 (1), 191-209, 2015. |
| 14) |
• Discuss different aspects of security
• Explain threats to security at different levels of analysis
• Compare the role of international actors for the security
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Barry Buzan, “The English school: A neglected approach to international security studies”, Security Dialogue, 46, 2, pp. 126-143. |
| 15) |
• Final Exam |
None |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level. |
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| 2) |
- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence. |
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| 3) |
- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
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| 4) |
- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs.
- To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
- Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning. |
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| 5) |
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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| 6) |
- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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| 7) |
- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources. |
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| 8) |
To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field.
- Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence. |
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| 9) |
- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
-To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility.
- To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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| 10) |
- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field,
- Identify learning needs and direct learning.
- To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning. |
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| 11) |
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety |
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| 12) |
- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility. |
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