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Introduction to International Relations

Course code

RIR6038.YK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Sissejuhatus rahvusvahelistesse suhetesse

Course title in English

Introduction to International Relations

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Madli Vain (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

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

Course aims

To give basic knowledge about various IR theories, concepts and topics. To illustrate the circumstances of the birth of the discipline, what are its shortcomings and obstacles and what can it do for us today? Students will learn about different types of theories and develop an understanding of how theory relates to contemporary issues.

Brief description of the course

During the course, IR theories will be used to illustrate debates within international politics. Students will analyse and critique leading IR theorists and develop their understanding of contemporary debates.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows various theoretical approaches from both IR theory and the wider social sciences;
- has developed develop the critical understanding of theoretical and policy debates.

Teacher

Benjamin Klasche

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