Topics in international politics
About the course
This course is part of the Bachelor's programme in Political Science (statsvitenskap). In the 6th semester the student takes either this course or STV-2004 (see separate course description).
The course may be taken as a single course.
This course builds upon the theoretical and empirical foundations of international relations as a subject of political science by paying specific attention to traditional and modern debates within the discipline.
This will involve the identifying and deconstructing of the major questions of international relations, using theories and practices which reflect Western and non-Western approaches, as well as materialist and critical methods.
Admission requirements
Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse eller realkompetanse.
International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.
Application code: 9199 (Nordic applicants).
Objectives of the course
The student have the following learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student have knowledge of:
- historic and contemporary debates in the study of international politics
- various interactions between domestic and international politics
- international structures, regimes and practices
Skills
The student can:
- argue and explain the debates in international politics using various theory schools, and apply this knowledge to practical and theoretical issues in IR
- discover the most important sources for information about, and analysis of, interpretations of political discourses on the global/systemic level of analysis
- understand multidisciplinary approaches to international relations
Competence
The student is able to:
- identify, understand and utilize the major debates in international relations studies, and their spaces within greater areas of political science
- develop independent insights on international relations at a time of significant transformations within the discipline
Prerequisites
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
STV-1005 World Politics: Introduction to International and Transnational Relations
Teaching methods
Teaching consists of ten two-hour blocks, which will be a combination of lectures and discussion sessions based on weekly topics.
In addition, there will be two seminars at the beginning of the semester and one closer to the exam if needed.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is available for inbound exchange students.
There are no academic prerequisites to add this module to your Learning Agreement.
Examination
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Written assignment | Approved – not approved |
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