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International Security

Course code

RIR6002.YK

old course code

RIR6002

Course title in Estonian

Rahvusvaheline julgeolek

Course title in English

International Security

ECTS credits

5.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The aim of the course is to give an overview of current and former problems in international security both at regional and global level.

Brief description of the course

Inner- and interstate conflicts, terrorism, environmental problems - the topics are now more important than ever before. These factors, in addition to traditional security hazards, have become an essential part of any security analysis. These need to be taken under consideration when making any decision at the national level. There is an understanding that security is one part of a broader inclination to find individual and common interests to ensure social stability. Concentrated overviews of the topics will be given in lectures. The topics will be deepened by students’ independent work, which involves exploring literature, preparing for discussions in seminars, etc., including independent home assignments (i.e. essays). Students prepare for exam.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of the main problems of international security; - Knowledge of the efforts of nation states and international organisations in dealing with security questions.

Teacher

Catlyn Kirna

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