الدكتور / شافي بن عبد الرحمن الدامر
 رئيس قسم الدراسات الدولية والإجتماعية

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GS 342 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: 3-0-3

Course Description

The nature of the International community and how states interact. Theories of international relations and the factors that affect the international community. Aspects related to international relations such as globalization, United Nations and other organizations. Some regional and international current issues.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102

Course Objectives

The course aims at:

·         Introducing students to the academic study of international relations.

·         Helping students to explore the nature of international community and relations between States.

·         Helping students to develop their academic skills; with emphasis on communication, strategic thinking, and critical analysis skills.

·         Motivating students to become lifelong learners.

·         Introducing students to the study of major theories of international relations. Hence, providing them with an academic framework of analysis.

·         Developing students’ knowledge of major factors affecting international relations.

·         Introducing students to key concepts of international relations. In particular, but not limited to foreign policy and globalization.

Course Outcomes

The course will enable students to:

·         Rationally and objectively analyze and assess international relations.

·         Apply, Evaluate, and discuss major approaches and theories of international relations.

·         Identify major factors that affect international relations.

·         Define key concepts in international relations.

·         Acquire a broader perspective on the international community and a better understanding of relations between States.

·         Critically reflect upon key issues of contemporary international relations.

·         Enhance their ability to think strategically and objectively and to adopt the approach of a lifelong learner.

Course outline

1-      Exploring International Relations.

·        Definitions and Concepts

·        Framework of Analysis

·        International System

2-      Theories of International Relations.

·        Defining International Relations Theories

·        Approaches of International Relations Theories

·        From Realism to Constructivism

3-      Foreign Policy Decision Making.

·        Explaining Foreign Policy

·        Sources of Foreign Policy

·        Making of Foreign Policy

4-      International Organizations.

·        United Nations

·        World Trade Organization

·        World Bank & The International Monetary Found

·        Regional & Trans-regional Organizations

5-      Globalization of World Politics.

·        Defining Globalization

·        The Economics of Globalizations

·        The Challenges of a Borderless World

6-      Development of Current International Relations.

·        Setting & Dimensions of Current International Relations

·        Issues and Current Affairs Cases Studies

 Textbook

 Kegley, Charles & Raymond, Gregory (2007). The Global Future: A Brief Introduction to World Politics. Florence, KY: Wadsworth Publishing.

 

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الاختبار النصفي الأول:

المكان:   76/2233

الزمان: 10.00-11.00 صباحاً

الاثنين:  17 فبراير 2020   

 

الاختبار النصفي الثاني:

المكان:  76/2233

الزمان:  10.00-11.00 صباحاً

الاثنين: 23 مارس 2020  

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توزيع الدرجات:

20 درجة للاختبار النصفي الأول

20  درجة للاختبار النصفي الثاني

10 درجات  للحضور، والمشاركة

10 درجات  للاختبارات القصيرة والنشاط

10 درجات للإلقاء

30 درجة للاختبار النهائي

 

 

 الساعات المكتبية:

 الأثنين و الأربعاء

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