Admission requirements
Basic training in international relations or public international law.
Description
Major trends in contemporary world politics are discussed from the perspective of different theoretical models. The focus will be on the impact of globalization as well as the inherent tensions between the global distribution of power and the quest for world order. Key topics like the relations between the established and emerging powers, the new security threats and asymmetric warfare (e.g. terrorism), regional integration and the position of the nation-state will be dealt with. While the general orientation of the course is predominantly empirical, normative (ethical) concerns are also included.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course
The course has the following objectives: Making law students sensitive to the political context of international legal problems while providing them insight into the interaction of international politics and international law.
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course: Students are able to critically evaluate major theoretical contributions in the field of study, and to assess their relevance to policymaking.
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 10
Names of lecturers: Prof. van Staden
Required preparation by students: Prior reading of book chapters
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars:
Names of instructors:
Required preparation by students:
Other methods of instruction
None.
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Written exam (one week after the final lecture).
Submission procedures
To be announced.
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course infoinformation guide and the subjects taught in the lectures.
Blackboard
This course uses Blackboard (digital learning environment).
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
John Baylis, Steven Smith, and Patricia Owens (eds), The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford University Press, 2011 5th ed.
Course information guide: Will be available 4 weeks before the beginning of the course.
Reader:
None.
Recommended course materials
None.
Registration
Through uSis.
Contact information
Co-ordinator: Prof. dr. Alfred van Staden
Work address: KOG room B137
Contact information: through e-mail
Telephone number: 071-527 8937
Institution/division
Institute: Public International Law
Department: Public Law
Room number secretary: B121
Opening hours: 9.00-17.00
Telephone number secretary: 071-527 7578
Remarks
None.
Contractonderwijs
Belangstellenden die deze cursus in het kader van contractonderwijs willen volgen (met tentamen), kunnen meer informatie vinden over kosten, inschrijving, voorwaarden, etc. op de website van Juridisch PAO