Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to International Relations
Course Code
PZK_018
Branch of Science
International Politics; Political science
ECTS
4.50
Target Audience
Political Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Edijs Bošs
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to introduce first year students to the academic discipline of international relations.
Preliminary Knowledge
None.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Basic processes of international politics and fundamentals of the academic discipline of International Relations.
Skills
1.An entry-level ability to analyse processes in international politics.
Competences
1.To develop a capacity to interpret and conceptualise processes in international relations.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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1.
Individual work |
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-
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Engagement with compulsory texts; preparation for seminar discussions; writing of essays and reports.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Essays and written reports: 30%
Seminar performance: 30%
Exam: 40%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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What is the science of "international relations"? How did it come about and what does it study?
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introductory discussion of theories of international relations; watching video material
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introductory discussion of theories of international relations; watching video material
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical guidelines of international relations: realism and liberalism
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Auditorium
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2
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Theoretical guidelines of international relations: realism and liberalism
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Auditorium
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2
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Great powers of different eras and their importance in the international system
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2
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Topics
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Organization of the United Nations, its structure, functions and powers. The importance of international organizations in international relations
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2
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Topics
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International law and diplomacy
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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World economic institutions
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2
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Global Poverty, Inequality and Development Policy
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Auditorium
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2
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Environmental policy and climate change
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic directions and current affairs of Latvian foreign policy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic directions and current affairs of Latvian foreign policy
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topic: Summary and exam preparation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
An Introduction to International Relations. ed. by Richard Devetak, Anthony Burke and Jim George, 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012
2.
John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens, The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. 8th ed., Oxford: OUP, 2020