BSS457 Regional Security Analysis

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Josef Kraus, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Tomáš Šmíd, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 15:15–16:45 M117
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is intended as an analytical overview of the regionalization of security. Students should be able to analyze relation between regionalization and globalization of security issues (mostly with help of the regional security complex theory). Students should be able to evaluate and to predict a regional security.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course 2. Conceptualizing and theoretical background of regionalization of security 3. Central Europe. 4. Western Europe 5. Balkan 6. Eastern Europe Caucasus, Black Sea region 7. Central Asia 8. Middle East 9. Indian subcontinent and Eastern Asia 10. Africa 11. America 12. Australia, Oceania and Antarctica 13. Summary of the course
Literature
  • Extended valid list of literature is in the section study materials
  • STOJAROVÁ, Věra and Miroslav MAREŠ. Republika Srpska Krajina - obstacle for the Croatian integration in to Euro-Atlantic structures? Western Balkans Security Observer. Beograd: CCMR, 2008, vol. 2008, No 11, p. 27-45, 18 pp. ISSN 1452-6115. URL info
  • Globalization, regionalization, and cross-border regions. Edited by Markus Perkmann - Ngai-Ling Sum. New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2002, xiv, 266. ISBN 0333919297. info
  • Subregional cooperation in the new Europe : building security, prosperity, and solidarity from the Barents to the Black Sea. Edited by Thorvald Stoltenberg - Andrew Cottey. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 1999, xv, 280. ISBN 0333733606. URL info
Teaching methods
This course is intended a scientific overview contemporary conceptualization of terrorism. Main objective of the course is to explain how is terrorism conceptualized in various milieus. Students should be able to understand and to analyze terrorist elements in political violent activities.
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade for the semester based on the following components: Presentation of the outline of the final paper (seminary thesis) (max. 6 points) and the final paper (seminary thesis) (max. 18 points): The final paper should be written to the topic relevant to the course (length approx. 15 pages, longer thesis only after consultation with lecturer). The topic of the final paper and date of presentation of its outline specifies lecturer. Components of evaluation: original authors approach, relevant goals and methods, theoretical background, conceptualizing of the topic, structure, sources and literature. The main research goal: relation between regionalization and globalization of security. Deadline for submission: 9th January 2012. Position papers (related with readings) (max. 6 points): Students are expected to write position paper (2400-3600 characters on topic related with one text from readings. The papers should include a summary of the main points of the text, analysis of theoretical and methodological approaches and the final standpoint (weaknesses and strengths of the text). Papers should be uploaded in the Information system MU (section “Odevzdávárny). The papers should be uploaded at least 6 ours before the seminary. The students must participate in sessions for which they submit their papers a they must present the paper (if lecturer want it). Final written exam (max. 30 points): There will be a final in-class written exam, consisting of four questions based on the required readings and the discussions in class. Special bonus: Max 6 points for extraordinary actively participation in the seminars by posing questions of clarification or bringing up problems for discussion. Grading: 56-60: A 51-55: B 46-50: C 41-45: D 36-40: E 0-35: F
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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