MVZ127 Introduction to the Study of World Politics: Basic Theories and Debates

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2003
Rozsah
1/1/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Gergana Císařová Dimitrova, M.A. (přednášející)
Garance
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Rozvrh
Út 16:00–17:40 J22
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Cíle předmětu
Aims of the Course: The purpose of this course is twofold. First, students are introduced to important concepts and theories in the study of world politics and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. The course covers both traditional and orthodox and non-orthodox theories of international relations. Particular emphasis is put on identifying the underlying assumptions on which the different theories of International Relations rest. Second, the course aims to help students think critically about theoretical analysis in International Relations. The course demonstrates not only how theories can be used to analyze events in world politics but also how the meaning and understanding of these events is itself constructed by different theories. The idea is to develop and enhance students' abilities to detect methodological, theoretical, and normative assumptions in academic analyses. Students will be encouraged to apply the concepts and theories we are discussing to the analysis of current international affairs. The course has been designed so that it could be of interest to both beginners and more advanced students who want to brush upon their knowledge of the 'classics' in international relations and get acquainted with new theoretical projects such as constructivism and poststructuralism.
Metody hodnocení
Course Requirements 1. Students are expected to read the required reading(s) for each seminar. The suggested reading is only for those who have special interest in the topic and is completely optional. Please note that of there are two or three shorter required readings rather than one long, you are expected to read all of them. 2. Seminar participation. This is not a course consisting of lectures. The seminars will be in the form of discussions involving everyone. Students are expected to actively participate in these discussions. 3. Seminar presentations. Every student is expected to have one or two presentations during the semester (the number of presentations depends on the number of students in the class). The presentations are of two possible kinds: (1) summary of the required readings (2) critique of the readings. Presentation Guidelines will be distributed during the first class. 4. Final in-class written exam. The exam will consist of questions based on the required readings and the discussions in class. A threshold for a passing grade will be set. Evaluation Students who want to get a passing grade should fulfill all of the following: - have all the required presentations in the specified seminars and ensure acceptable quality of the presentations - pass the final exam - be frequently present in the classes - regularly read the required readings - make a fair effort to participate in class discussions Thematic Organization of the Course. Required and Optional Reading: to be distributed in a printed form during the first class.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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