Objectives
The objective of this module is:
to provide students with knowledge of advanced theories on international politics, diplomacy.
to enable students to apply distinct theoretical and methodological approaches of the field to the study of contemporary cases regarding international politics and diplomacy, for instance international law, international negotiations, conflict resolution, international political economy, and security politics.
to enable students to analyze how different state and non-state actors influence political and diplomatic relations, conflicts and decision-making processes in the international realm including new digital forms of interaction.
Content
The module is an advanced, interdisciplinary module that presupposes knowledge of basic IR theories. The module takes its point of departure in the development and transitions of international relations by means of concrete case-studies and theoretical approaches from the literature on i.e. international law, international politics, and diplomacy. The focus will be on current debates and events, covering a variety of geographical settings and online and offline problem areas.
theories and practices within the field of international politics and diplomacy, for instance international law, international institutions, international political economy, international negotiations and conflict resolution
current issues and academic debates within the field of international politics and diplomacy.
diplomatic practices and negotiation techniques.
can apply theories within the module’s subject areas to analyze relevant cases and at same time remain critical to these theories.
can identify relevant actors and understand their potential interests and demands in complex international situations
can reflect and argue on the basis of scientific knowledge
can delimit and summarize complex international problem fields and communicate these findings to a target audience.
Can reflect upon the consequences of new forms of digital communication in relation to the subject field
The module consists of lectures, exercises, student contributions, and may include a simulation game with position papers.
Name of exam | International Politics and Diplomacy |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
The examination for International Politics and Diplomacy is an
internally assessed written or oral examination.
The written exam consists of a 72-hour take-home assignment. The assignment paper must not exceed 8 pages. The oral examination will take the form of a conversation between the student and the examiners about a question posed within the syllabus of the module. Duration of examination: 20 min, including grading and announcement of result. |
ECTS | 10 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | International Politics and Diplomacy |
Module code | 2022IR2 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 10 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Study Board | Study Board of Politics and Society |
Department | Department of Politics and Society |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |