Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should have a solid grasp of the main contemporary debates in the academic discipline of International Relations and be able to engage with the relevant scholarly literature.
Theories of International Relations (POL40050)
Curricular information is subject to change.
This course will familiarize students with some of the most important theories in the contemporary study of International Relations. The approaches examined include Neorealism, Constructivism, Democratic Peace Theory, as well as civilizational, norm-centred, anthropological and social-psychological paradigms. We will apply these approaches to a variety of substantive issues in international politics. They include inter-state conflict and cooperation, cultural and religious diversity, transnational interaction, regional integration, terrorism, “globalization,” and the future of the state and the states system.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 200 |
| Total | 220 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered by way of face-to-face lectures which students must attend. Students are asked to complete the required readings before each lecture and to participate in in-class debates and discussions.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Essay 1 | Week 12 | Graded | No | 45 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Essay 2 | Week 12 | Graded | No | 45 |
No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Participation | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Graded | No | 10 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Students are asked to see the lecturer individually to discuss their essays before submitting them. They will receive individual feedback on their essays.