Introduction to International Relations
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Course code
RIR6038.YK
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Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus rahvusvahelistesse suhetesse
Course title in English
Introduction to International Relations
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Matthew Crandall (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 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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