International Society as World Order: International Relations (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the nature of International Relations as a scientific discipline
- identify key theoretical differences within the discipline of International Relations
- explain the utilities of International Relations for the interpretation of the root causes and consequences of contemporary political problems and phenomena.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: ONLINE 1.

Accomplishment methods

Lecture attendance and a written assignment.

Content

This course introduces students to the most topical issues in contemporary international relations. These issues include but are not limited to: Russia’s war in Ukraine; the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; the growing conflict between the US and China; NATO’s expansion in the Arctic; global development; human security; the future of liberal internationalism; resilience; humanitarian intervention; poverty; global inequality; climate change: migration and refugee crises; environmental disasters; gender and sexual oppression.

Completion alternatives

Students from the Faculty of Law can take the course as a 2 cr course.
For 2 cr the students write a shorter lecture diary, rather than an essay.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work is based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Satisfactory (2): Poor in significant respects, but involving signs of comprehension and thought.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Good work. Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): Very good effort. Above the average, demonstrating potential for excellence.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independence and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.