Advanced Theories of International Relations (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- demonstrate an understanding of advanced theories of International Relations
- identify and discuss the differences between several advanced theoretical approaches to International Relations
- explain the relation of current disciplinary debates in International Relations to wider trends in theories of the Social Sciences
- locate the ideological dimensions of theories of IR in relation to the present socio-political conjuncture.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: FACE-TO-FACE.

Accomplishment methods

Seminars and assignments.

Content

This course is aimed at students with solid prior knowledge of International Relations theory. The course focuses on advanced debates in the field of critical, post-structuralist, posthumanist and new materialist theories of International Relations. We will examine crucial issues concerning the nature of power in international politics from these different and advanced theoretical perspectives, and locate these theories in their ideological dimensions in relation to the present socio-political conjuncture.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Sufficient (1): The author has identified some key concepts and aspects in the research field. 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): The author has identified the key concepts and aspects in the research field. The performance mainly repeats the content of the course or addresses them one-sidedly.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting skills to analyse and justify the content of the course. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance manifests comprehension, insight, and skills to critically analyse and argue the content of the course.

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 demonstrates independent and original thinking, and it is exceptionally well written and implemented.