Duration
10h Th, 15h Lect.
Number of credits
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Introduction to the main concepts and aspects of Interational Relations;
- Epistemologic notions
- The historical context and historical development of the international system;
- Main theoretical approaches
- Key theoretical concepts
- IR theories and key actors in international relations
- Globalization and IR theories
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is aimed to give the student new tools to comprehende the main issues of international/global politics. namely;
- issues on international security
- the main dynamics of globalization and regionalisation processes
- international institutions and organizations
- the evolution of global economic relations, both in the North and in the South
- the proliferation of new actors on the international arena
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course will be taught entirely in English. Students will be required to read scientific articles, to write critical analysis note, to participate in class and to pass a written exam, all in English. Therefore advanced notions of English are required
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Different activities are planed :
- Students will have to do the assigned mandatory readings before coming to class ;
- Students will have to actively participate in class ;
- Students may also have to attend to some conferences (inside or outside the university) related to topics tackled during the course. The presence of the students is required.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
- Oriented lectures
- Students might be invited to assist to a conference on subject related to the course
Recommended or required readings
The course is mainly based on notes prepared by the lecturer (power point presentation will be givin to the students after class), and on mandatory articles and selected readings
Specific readings for each session have been indicated in the outline, which will be uploaded on MyULg. Readings must be done BEFORE the class.
Mandatory readings will be uploaded on MyUlg.
Recommended readings are held in reserve at Graulich Library. Additional readings drawn from journals or videos might be added throughout the semester on Ecampus.
Recommended readings:
John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens, The globalisation of world politics: an introduction to international relations, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2017.
Scott Burchill et al. (2001), Theories of International Relations, London, Palgrave Macmillan.
Siegfried Schieder, Manuel Spendler, Alex Skinner (2014). Theories of International Relations, London, Routledge.
Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation in class (25%) +
Critical note, max. 1 500 words (25%) +
Final exam (50%)
*You are responsible for attendance at all class meetings
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Schedule
Thursday 5 - 7 PM - Séminaire 1
September 26th : Briefing Session
Classes will go from October 11 to November 25
Contacts
Dr. Antonios Vlassis
avlassis@uliege.be