Postgraduate Course: International Relations Theory (PGSP11156)
Course Outline
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School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
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Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course is designed to introduce the student to the major theoretical and conceptual paradigms of international relations and to encourage him/her to apply these critically to international events, developments and issues. The key objective of the course is to introduce students to the most significant orthodox and critical theoretical approaches within international relations. A critical assessment will be made of the principal propositions and arguments of the theories drawn from the traditions of realism/neorealism, the English School of IR, liberalism/neoliberalism, and marxism/ structuralism. Students will also be encouraged to engage with recent theoretical developments such as feminism, critical theory and social constructivism. Furthermore, the course will introduce students to the so called cosmopolitan communitarian debate in IR theory. The course will end by exploring the main propositions of the Ethics of War and students will be asked to identify arguments for and against humanitarian intervention.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 60 |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 14:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 270, Old College |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1) To introduce students to the major theories of International Relations.
2) To enable students to reflect on the historical development of International Relations Theory since WW1.
3) To introduce students to the purpose of theory in IR.
4) To enable students to critically engage with the concepts of each of the theories under discussion.
5) To inform the students to critically evaluate the theories in comparison and contrast with the other theories of International Relations.
6) To assist the students to develop the skills to write in an informed manner on International Relations Theory. |
Assessment Information
| Students taking this as a core course: two essays of 2,000 - 2,500 words. Students taking this as an optional course: one essay of 4,000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sean Molloy
Tel: (0131 6)50 9920
Email: Sean.Molloy@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Gillian Macdonald
Tel: (0131 6)51 3244
Email: gillian.macdonald@ed.ac.uk |
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