Beyond realism and liberalism: history and theories of IR
Mgr. Kateřina Fridrichová, Ph.D.
Beyond realism and liberalism: history and theories of IR

By the end of the course, you will:

  • have further developed abstract thinking about international relations based on theoretical presuppositions
  • have gained an appreciation for the intellectual history of the discipline
  • have widened your repertoire of theories and exercised your critical thinking about them
  • have exercised your debating and cooperations skills during the practical parts of the sessions

Check-list for taking the course

  • I have a good command of English (minimum B2 level CEFR or equivalent).
  • I understand the spoken English of the presentations and instruction
  • I understand written English of the academic texts
  • I can present my research articulately
  • I am willing to cooperate and discuss with my classmates - the course is very interactive
  • I have a solid understanding of basic theories of international relations (I know what realism, liberalism, Marxism and constructivism in International Relations mean)

Lecturer

 Mgr. Kateřina Fridrichová, PhD (e-mail: fridrichova@mail.muni.cz)

Office hours

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Level of course

Bachelor

Master (for repetition of basic concepts) as IREn5503

Language of instruction

English

Credits

Total workload100 hours
Class participation1 credit25 hours
Case study1 credit25 hours
Assigned readings and preparation for class (around 500 pages)2 credits50 hours
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