MVZn4016 Modern geopolitics: theory and case studies

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Jirušek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Anežka Konvalinová (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Martínková (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Veronika Velička Zapletalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Veronika Zwiefelhofer Čáslavová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 10:00–10:50 U42
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MVZn4016/01: Mon 11:00–11:50 U42
MVZn4016/02: Mon 12:00–12:50 P21b
Prerequisites
! MVZn4006 Modern geopolitics && !NOW( MVZn4006 Modern geopolitics )
No prerequisites
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to analyze international relations on the basis of theory of geopolitics; the students will be taught in geopolitics from its first using by R. Kjellen to the present; students should understand the main differences between individual schools of geopolitical thinking and should be able to apply methods of geopolitics.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to analyze international relations on the basis of theory of geopolitics. Outcomes on the general level include the students' ability to creatively use modern theories of international relations in expert analysis; interpret current issues in world politics based on theory; and nalyse key dimensions of international relations (security, economic, energetic, legal, and societal).
Syllabus
  • 1) Classical Geopolitics 2) Neoclassical Geopolitics 3) Critical and Popular Geopolitics 4) Case Studies - USA - Russia - Middle East - Africa - EU - Central Europe
Literature
    required literature
  • Tsygankov, A., P.: Mastering Space in Eurasia: Russian Geopolitical Thinking after the Soviet Break-Up, Communist and Post-Communist Studies, Vol. 35, No. 1. (2003)
  • Krauthammer, Ch.: The unipolar moment revisited. The National Interest, Winter 2002/03
  • Hartshorne, R.: Recent Developments in Political Geography I. American Political Science Review, Vol. 29, No. 5 (Oct. 1935)
  • Schnitzer, E., W.: German Geopolitics Revived, Journal of Politics, Vol. 17, No. 3 (Aug. 1955)
  • Geopolitics, geography and strategy. Edited by Colin S. Gray - Geoffrey Sloan. 1st pub. London: Frank Cass & Co., 1999, 289 s. ISBN 0-7146-8053-2. info
  • HUNTINGTON, Samuel P. The clash of civilizations and the remaking of world order. 1st ed. New York: Touchstone book, 1997, 367 s. ISBN 0-684-81164-2. info
  • FUKUYAMA, Francis. The end of history and the last man. London: Penguin Books, 1992, xxiii, 418. ISBN 0-14-013455-7. info
    not specified
  • Donelli, F., Cannon, B. J. (2023): Power projection of Middle East states in the Horn of Africa: linking security burdens with capabilities. Small Wars & Insurgencies, vol. 34, no. 4.
  • VLČEK, Tomáš and Martin JIRUŠEK. Na vlnách změny : Česká energetika a geopolitický zlom (On the waves of change : Czech Energy and Geopolitical Turning Point). 1. vyd. Brno: Books & Pipes, 2023, 158 pp. ISBN 978-80-7485-272-5. URL info
Teaching methods
The teaching is based on lectures and seminars. Students should take an active part in debates in seminars and classes, students prepare position papers for seminars.
Assessment methods
Grading is based upon the continuous point evaluation throughout the course, thus it is vital the actively participate on the seminars and pass the mid-semester and the final writing test; The course grade consists of the following parts: active participations on seminars, position papers, written mid-term tests and final written exam test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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