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GS 342 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: 3-0-3
Course Description
The nature of the international community
and how states interact; the emergence of a global system of
states; theories of international relations and the factors that
affect the international community; foreign policy analysis;
aspects related to international relations such as international
law, United Nations and other organizations; international
political economy with emphasis on international trade,
international finance and multi-national corporations; regional
and international current issues; the future of international
relations.
Prerequisite: ENGL
102
Course
Objectives
The course aims at:
* Introduce students
to the academic study
of
international
relations.
* Help
students to
explore the
nature of
the international
community and
relations
between States.
* Help students
develop their academic skills, with emphasis on
communication, strategic thinking, and critical analysis.
* Introduce students
to the study of
major theories
of
international
relations. Hence, it provides them
with an
academic framework of
analysis.
* Develop students’ knowledge of
major factors
affecting
international
relations.
* Introduce students
to key concepts of
international relations, particularly
foreign policy
and international political
economy.
Course
Outcomes
The course will enable students to:
Knowledge and Understanding
1.1
Identify major factors that affect international
relations.
1.2
Define key concepts in international relations.
1.3
Demonstrate a broader perspective on the
international community and a better understanding of relations
between States.
Skills
2.1
Rationally and objectively analyze and assess
international relations.
2.2
Apply, evaluate, and discuss major approaches and
theories of international relations.
2.3
Critically reflect upon key issues of contemporary
international relations.
Values
3.1
Think strategically and objectively and adopt the
approach of a lifelong learner.
Course
outline
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1
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Exploring
International Relations
1.1.
Definitions and
Concepts
1.2.
Framework of
Analysis
1.3.
International System
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2
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The Emergence of a
Global
System of
States
2.1.
The Formation
of the
International Political System
2.2.
World War
I and
II
2.3.
The Cold
War
and Beyond
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3
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Theories of
International
Relations
3.1.
Defining International
Relations Theories
3.2.
Approaches to
International Relations Theory
3.3.
From Realism
to
Constructivism
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4
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The
Analysis of
Foreign
Policy
4.1.
Explaining Foreign
Policy
4.2.
Sources of
Foreign
Policy
4.3.
Making of
Foreign Policy
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5
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International Law and International Organizations
5.1.Domains of
International Law and
Organizations
5.2.The Effectiveness of
International
Law and Organizations
5.3.United Nations,
European Union,
and Other Regional
Organizations
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6
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International Political Economy
6.1.International Trade
Theory and
Policy
6.2.Basic Elements of
International
Finance
6.3.Multinational
Corporations and the
Institutions of the
World Economy
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7
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Current and Future
International Relations
7.1.Setting & Dimensions
of Current
International
Relations
7.2.Issues and Current
Affairs Case
Studies
7.3.The Future of an
Emerging
International Order
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Textbook
Grieco, Joseph, G. John Ikenberry,
and Michael Mastanduno. (2022). Introduction to international
relations: Perspectives, connections and enduring questions.
London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
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