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

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

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.

Suoritustavat

Teaching profile: ONLINE 1.

Suoritustavat

Lecture attendance and a written assignment.

Sisältö

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.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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.