Bachelor
2020/2021
Introduction to International Relations
Category 'Best Course for Broadening Horizons and Diversity of Knowledge and Skills'
Type:
Compulsory course (HSE University and University of London Parallel Degree Programme in International Relations)
Area of studies:
Public Policy and Social Sciences
Delivered by:
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When:
2 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
108
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The purpose of this course is to equip students to answer fundamental questions about the nature of world politics. We shall cover a broad sweep of international history, from the late middle ages to our current global age. And we shall address all the major theoretical schools of international relations, along with some of the more fringe and innovative perspectives. The idea of covering all this ground is to provide a solid foundation from which students can go on to develop their own interests in specialised IR topics. There is no assumed prior knowledge of international affairs. But to get the most from this course, students are expected to have a genuine interest in world events and a willingness to expand their knowledge of international history and international political theory.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the evolution of the discipline of international relations (IR) over the past century by examining the changing understandings of order in the modern world
- Consider the impact of major historical events on the evolution of IR, including the treaties of 1648, Europe’s imperial expansion, the First World War and the ongoing influence of globalisation
- Introduce students to a range of theoretical tools in order to analyse the behaviour of international actors and the nature of international systems
- Define and discuss some main concepts within the discipline, including war, peace, the state and power
- Critically assess challenges facing contemporary international society, including new security issues, global governance and the rise of East Asian actors.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Knows basic approaches in the IR theory
- Knows history of international relations
- basic knowledge on English school of IR
- basic knowledge on realism in IR
- basic knowledge on liberalism in IR
- basic knowledge on marxism in IR
- basic knowledge on constructivism in IR
- basic knowledge on gender theory in IR
- basic knowledge on international political economy in IR
- basic knowledge on poststructuralism in IR
- knows key concepts of International Relations
- Can discuss the future of IR
Course Contents
- Introduction to International Relations (IR)Introduction to International Relations (IR) The Origins of IR
- History of IRThe Short 20th Century; The Post-Cold War World; Globalisation I; Globalisation II
- Theories of IREnglish School I; English School II;Realism I; Realism II; Liberalism I; Liberalism II; Marxism; Constructivism; Gender Theory; International Political Economy; Critical Theory & Feminism; Poststructuralism
- Key concepts of IRThe State; War; Power; Peace; Global Governance; New Security;
- The future of IRChina Rising; Analysing International Order
Assessment Elements
- Seminars activityStudents are allowed to use their cell phones at the seminars only during online quizzes
- MOCK 1
- MOCK 2
- University of London ExamThe final examination is organised by the University of London as a three hour written exam via VLE platform. The student will be given a choice of twelve questions, out of which exactly three must be answered in any order. Each question must be answered in the form of a free response essay.
- Seminars activity
- MOCK 1
- MOCK 2
- University of London ExamThe final examination is organised by the University of London as a three hour written exam via VLE platform. The student will be given a choice of twelve questions, out of which exactly three must be answered in any order. Each question must be answered in the form of a free response essay.
- Socrative
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (4 module)0.2 * MOCK 1 + 0.2 * MOCK 2 + 0.3 * Seminars activity + 0.2 * Socrative + 0.1 * University of London Exam
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Chan, S., & Zakkour, M. (2014). China’s Super Consumers : What 1 Billion Customers Want and How to Sell It to Them. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=842625
- Hung-PoHsieh, & 謝宏博. (2016). Cross-Border e-Commerce Studies in Taiwan and Mainland China. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsndl&AN=edsndl.oai.union.ndltd.org.TW.104NCKU5457058
- Pettis, M., & Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. (2013). Avoiding the Fall : China’s Economic Restructuring. Washington, D.C.: Carnegie Endowment for Int’l Peace. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=641536
- Russia's Identity in International Relations : Images, Perceptions, Misperceptions, edited by Raymond Taras, Routledge, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hselibrary-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1039305.
- Гоббс Т. - LEVIATHAN IN 2 VOLUMES. V 1. ЛЕВИАФАН В 2 Т. ТОМ 1 - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2019 - 284с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-06074-4 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/leviathan-in-2-volumes-v-1-leviafan-v-2-t-tom-1-441701
- Гоббс Т. - LEVIATHAN IN 2 VOLUMES. V 2. ЛЕВИАФАН В 2 Т. ТОМ 2 - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2019 - 266с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-06076-8 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/leviathan-in-2-volumes-v-2-leviafan-v-2-t-tom-2-441782
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Grotius Society. (1921). The Grotius Society publications : texts for students of international relations. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.13D74A82
- Hudson, M. O. (2019). Legal Foundations of International Relations. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.910716C1