Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in political sciences : general (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) | 5 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The political analysis of international relations consists of four elements:
- Analysis of the various factors of international relations.
- Analysis of the various actors of globalisation, national and transnational.
- Analysis of the tools and processes these actors may use to deal with globalisation.
- Analysis of the main economic and political relations between States through a number of global stakes
- Classification of the great geopolitical and geostrategic zones.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
In order to understand economic developments it is necessary to master relations between the States (main actors of international relations), multinational corporations and international organisations. This course aims at providing students with the tools to create their own critical approach of globalisation and its stakes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
There is no prerequisite for this course but a strong interest in international relations and globalisation as well as a good level of English that will allow students to participate actively in class activities and make presentations.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course taught in class will be complemented with numerous examples from current issues and geostrategic maps. Students will be required to take an active part in the course.
Analysis of international relations and globalisation.
Introduction: Globalisation and global politics, a definition. Method, assessment and historical context.
Part 1: The setting: Geography,history,demography,economy, science, ideology, power, political context.
Part 2: Actors
Individuals, public opinion, states, and transnational actors: IO, NGOs, MNCs.
Part 3: Tools and Processes:
War and peace, international economy, international law.
Part 4: Stakes:
Environment, Global trade, Poverty and Development and Global Security
Conclusion: A new global order? Globalisation and the transformation of the international political community.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face teaching.
Recommended or required readings
The Globalization of World Politics, 7th edition (J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, OUP, 2016)
International Relations magazines and websites.
Assessment methods and criteria
- In-class case study (40%): team project, analysis of a factor/actor of globalisation for a specific state + presentation in class.
- MCQ test (30%): organized in class on 7 May 2019.
- Report (30%): short critical analysis of a current issue (using the factors and actors of globalisation). Deadline: 10 June 2019.
- Re-sit in August: 5-page paper (max.) providing a critical analysis of a current international issue.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Classes will be held in the second semester (starting first week of February 2019) on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 12:00 in the N1 building.
The slides (and further information) will be available on Lol@.
Contacts
Madeleine Hubin Office 207 14 rue Louvrex, 4000 Liège Tel. +32 4 232 72 86 Email: mmhubin@uliege.be