Description
This course explores various theoretical approaches to international relations with a focus on the nature of the international system and the dynamics and evolution of international cooperation and global governance. It builds upon the first-year Inleiding Internationale Politiek, complements other mid-level thematic courses, and provides a foundation for more advanced study of international relations.
Course objectives
The course has three specific goals: to develop students’ abilities to interpret and critique classic and contemporary scholarship on international relations; to deepen students’ understanding of the dynamics of international cooperation, global governance and change; and to prepare students for more advanced courses and independent (thesis) research.
Mode of instruction
The principal mode of instruction is lectures.
Assessment method
The final grade will be based on an exam composed of multiple-choice questions (50%) and open questions (50%).
Lectures and readings will be in English. Answers to open questions in the exam may be written in Dutch or English.
The time and location of inspection and debriefing of the exam will be announced via Brightspace no later than the publication of the grades.
Reading list
Readings will be journal articles and book chapters available electronically via the university library.
Registration
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Timetable
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