Theories of International Relations - JPM314
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Poslední úprava: PLECH (25.09.2013)
The course introduces students into the tradition of international thinking presenting its most important streams. It starts with the evolution of the discipline of IR illustrated by its great debates. Following this, ontological and epistemological problems in IR research are examined. Finally, the course addresses individual traditions and streams; realism, liberalism, postmodern and constructivist approaches to the study of IR, scientism, Marxism, feminism and green political theory in IR. |
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Poslední úprava: PLECH (25.09.2013)
Files of the literature from the list of required readings are uploaded in the system but are "visible" for enrolled students only, i.e. after your enrollement is confirmed after 12 October. |
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Poslední úprava: Aliaksei Kazharski, Ph.D. (27.01.2023)
Session 1. International relations: genealogy of the discipline Session 2. Realist theory and the critique of liberal utopianism: state of nature, realpolitik, and the origins of war Session 3. Neorealism (structural realism): international system, stability and polarity Session 4. The liberal response to neorealism: 'complex interdependence', cooperation and international institutions Session 5. The English school of international relations: 'international society' and 'world order' Session 6. Sociological institutionalism: sovereignty and decolonization Session 7. Social constructivism: norms, ideas, and practices in international relations Session 8. The concepts of soft power and public diplomacy Session 9. Marxism in international relations: world-systems theory and the critique of globalized capitalism Session 10. Post-structuralism: identities, discourses, and power |