Description
In a globalized world, security concerns and crises are no longer exclusively managed by states. International cooperation, multilateral laws and policies are increasingly expected to deal with phenomena including cyberspace security, organized crime, human trafficking, illegal migration, flooding, nuclear incidents or international terrorism. The internationalization of crisis and security management, however, raises questions concerning national sovereignty, the rule of law and accountability.
From an academic perspective this course addresses contemporary international security dilemmas as well as the measures that national governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and transnational companies employ to tackle these phenomena. Thereby emphasizing security governance in the European Union (legislation and policies, security institutions, cross-border investigations and law enforcement challenges) as well as multilateral responses to international security threats and crises (the role of international security actors, international public law, humanitarian intervention and aid and transitional justice).
Learning objectives
After the course
Students have acquired a theoretical basis for understanding crisis and security management on a European and international level.
Students have acquired knowledge of empirical based research into international cooperation and cross-border dimensions of crisis and security management.
Students have acquired awareness about normative framework for responding to international crises and threats to security.
Students are capable of researching and analysing international crisis and security topics and are capable of reporting academically about their research.
Timetable
Methods of instruction
Seven lectures and guest lectures
This course is compulsory.
Study load
Total study load 140 hrs., of which:
contact hours: 21
self-study hours: reading, preparing lectures, assignments, etc 119
Method of assessment
- Students have to write (mid-term assignment) a short literature review and apply the derived theoretical insights from the literature review to a contemporary international crisis topic (30% of total grade).
- Students have to write a research paper (final assignment) in which they apply conceptual and theoretical insights to a current cross-border security topic (70% of total grade).
The retake exams take the same form.
You can find more information about assessments and the timetable exams on the website.
Details for submitting papers (deadlines) are posted on Blackboard.
On the Public Administration front page of the E-guide you will find links to the website, uSis and Blackboard.
Resit
Students will be permitted to resit an examination if they have taken the first sit and have a mark lower than 5.5 or with permission of the Board of Examiners.
Resit written exam
Students that want to take part in a resit for a written exam, are required to register via uSis. Use the activity number that can be found on the ‘timetable exams’.
Blackboard
Yes, course will be available one week in advance.
Other course materials/literature
A selection of articles. To be announced on blackboard.
Registration
Use both uSis and Blackboard to register for every course.
Register for every course and workgroup via uSis. 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
All communication should be directed to both Jelle van Buuren. Please send your email to
g.m.van.buuren@cdh.leidenuniv.nl