Admission requirements
This course is designed for the minor Intelligence Studies. It is not possible to follow single courses of this minor. You need to be enrolled in Usis for the minor to be accepted to this course. There are 180 places open for registration, on a first come first serve basis, where LDE students are given priority.
This course is also open for inbound exchange students if they wish to take the entire minor Intelligence Studies; it is not possible to take single courses from this minor. Exchange students must be admitted by the FGGA International Office prior to the start of the minor; priority will be given to direct exchange partners of FGGA. For more information about the application procedure for exchange students, please contact the FGGA International Office at international@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
Description
During the past thirty years the so-called intelligence revolution that took place during the Second World War and the Cold War found its way into academic courses and literature. In many respects intelligence can no longer be called ‘the missing dimension’ of the history of international relations, even though many of its aspects and implications are still missing. This lecture series will put a spotlight on the ‘dark side’ of international relations and the hidden background issues that go on behind the sealed scenes of international relations.
This course will go into depth into the topics touched upon in the Introduction to Secret Affairs. Among others, special attention will be paid to negotiations, international cooperation, counter terrorism and counter intelligence. Furthermore, students will be challenged to use their own ‘spy-capacities’ and put themselves in the adversary’s position.
Course objectives
- The student is able to describe and interpret the possible role and influence of intelligence in international politics and is able to illustrate how states can use intelligence as an instrument of power;
- The student gains knowledge on historical and recent international cooperation between security- and/or intelligence agencies;
- The student is able to describe different styles of (international) negotiations and apply this knowledge in a simulation of international negotiations;
- The student is able to reflect on a so-called applied doctrine/proto-theory;
- The student is able to construct an applied (C-)theory to a mini case;
- The student develops writing skills and skills in regard to the academic use of sources;
- The student is able to work together in a group with other students.
Timetable
Timetable 2019 to be announced.
The timetable will be displayed with a link on this course page, the website, blackboard and on the front page of this minor programma.
Mode of instruction
7 lectures of 3 hours by instructors and guest lecturers.
3 tutor group sessions of 2 hours.
Participation in lectures, discussions and exercises is required in order to obtain a grade. One lecture may be missed. Being absent more than once will lead to expulsion from the course.
Course Load
| Component | % | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Mandatory | 27 |
| Assignment 1 | 20% | 8 |
| Assignment 2 | 20% | 8 |
| Assignment 3 | 20% | 8 |
| Final exam | 40% | 3 |
| Reading and self-study* | 86 | |
| Total | 100% | 140 |
*On the basis of reading approximately eight pages per hour.
Assessment method
Assignment 1 20%
Assignment 2 20%
Assignment 3 20%
Final exam 40%
Attendance is obligatory. Being absent more than once will lead to expulsion from the course.
Late hand in penalty: 1 minus per day, and after seven days we do not accept papers any longer.
Compensation rule: Only assessments with the weight of 30% and lower are compensable. This means that one does not have to pass an assessment if it weighs 30% or less in order to pass the course, if the average of all assessments combined is at least a 5.5. In addition, assignments weighing up to and including 30% are not re-sitable, meaning that if one failed an assessment of 30% or less one is not allowed to redo it.
Resit of the paper will take the same form.
The Course and Examination Regulation Security Studies and the Rules and Regulation of the Board of Examiners of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs apply.
Blackboard
Yes
Reading list
TBA on blackboard
Registration
Use both uSis and Blackboard to register for every course.
Register for every course and workgroup via uSis. Registration in uSis is possible from four weeks before the start of the course. Some courses and workgroups have a limited number of participants, so register on time (before the course starts). In uSis you can access your personal schedule and view your results. Registration in uSis is possible from four weeks before the start of the course.
Also register for every course in Blackboard. Important information about the course is posted here.
Contact
Remarks
This course can only be taken as part of the minor Intelligence Studies.