Contemporary World Politics
Mgr. Kateřina Fridrichová, Ph.D.
Contemporary World Politics
Mgr. Kateřina Fridrichová, Ph.D.
Contemporary World Politics
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Course
Term
Autumn 2023

The first session of the course will be taking place online due to the closure of the Faculty building.


About the course


The course aims to integrate and deepen advanced knowledge and skills in International Relations and European studies at the Master's level.


Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the modern development of world politics and the contemporary processes driving it.

Present arguments on a given topic.

Refute and discuss arguments on a given topic.

Provide a focused analysis of past connections and prediction of potential scenarios.


CONTACT PERSON: Mgr. Kateřina Fridrichová, Ph.D. (e-mail: fridrichova@mail.muni.cz)

OFFICE HOURS: See IS               

Instructions & Grading
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Introduction to the course 21/9/2023
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Teacher recommends to study from 21/9/2023 to 27/9/2023.


Holiday - no teaching
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Teacher recommends to study from 28/9/2023 to 4/10/2023.
International order
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Teacher recommends to study from 5/10/2023 to 11/10/2023.
China
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Teacher recommends to study from 12/10/2023 to 18/10/2023.
Middle East
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Teacher recommends to study from 19/10/2023 to 25/10/2023.
Europe
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Teacher recommends to study from 26/10/2023 to 1/11/2023.
Trouble makers?
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Teacher recommends to study from 2/11/2023 to 8/11/2023.
“Stabilitocracy” and raising authoritarianism in the Balkans
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Teacher recommends to study from 9/11/2023 to 15/11/2023.
Small states and geopolitics
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Teacher recommends to study from 16/11/2023 to 22/11/2023.
Critical Reflection of Neoliberal Development Model in Central Europe
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Teacher recommends to study from 23/11/2023 to 29/11/2023.
Authoritarian Populism and Democratic Backsliding in Central Europe
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Teacher recommends to study from 30/11/2023 to 6/12/2023.
Illegal annexation of Crimea and preparation for future war
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Teacher recommends to study from 7/12/2023 to 13/12/2023.
Russian invasion of Ukraine and its implications
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Teacher recommends to study from 14/12/2023 to 20/12/2023.




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