Course code

RIR7050.YK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Väiksed riigid muutuvas maailmas

Course title in English

Small States in the Changing World Order

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

Aim of this course is to: create practical knowledge about research design, teach students how to critically analyze research and write academic texts, give practical know how for MA Thesis design and text. Develop language skills specific for global studies including academic writing skills, oral presentation skills, and terminology. Develop digital skills necessary for academic writing and research as well as for the discipline of International Relations. Digital skills will focus on citation, coding of data, and the accompanying use of software.

Brief description of the course

The course begins with defining the small state and overviewing the small state literature. The course then looks at case studies of the different challenges small states face due to the changing world order. The global flow of capital, open economies, and geopolitics will all be discussed. Conclusions on how the changing world order impacts vulnerability and resiliency will be discussed.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the nature of small state vulnerabilities and resiliencies relative to ongoing global changes;
- can analyze the impact of small states in global affairs.

Teacher

Matthew Crandall

Study programmes containing that course

International Relations (RIRAM/23.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/22.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/21.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/20.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/19.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/18.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/17.YK)
International Relations (RIRAM/16.YK)
Global Studies (RIGSM/16.YK)