Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives

The objective of this module is:

• To provide students with knowledge on traditional theories of international relations (IR) such as realism or liberalism as well as theories of international political economy (IPE).
• To provide students with knowledge on new approaches to IR and IPE. This includes alternative theories as well as critical approaches, i.e. extended versions of traditional theories.     
• To enable students to discuss key elements of IR and IPE theories in relation to empirical cases.

Content

In the lectures, students will work with the history and development of the field. The main theoretical approaches to international relations will be presented and discussed. Furthermore, students will be introduced to alternative approaches. The module will form the basis for further theoretical and practical work within the field in the project module of the semester.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• possess knowledge of theories and practices within the field of international relations and can reflect on these on a scientific basis
• possess knowledge and understanding of themes within the field of international relations and various approaches to the study of these.

Skills

• can apply their knowledge within the module’s subject areas to select theories that serve the analytical purpose and at the same time remain critical to these theories.

Competences

• can reflect and argue on the basis of scientific knowledge.

Type of instruction

The module consists of lectures and seminars, exercises and student contributions.

Exam

Exams