International Society: Normative Approaches to International Relations 1600-SZD-SPEC-IS-SM

Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline
within the social sciences
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators
KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest
KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manners

And others:

Knowledge:
Upon completion of the course the student knows and understands:
- the definition and specificity of the terms “international society”, “normative approaches to IR” and related terms;
- The contrast between realist and normative approaches to such issues as international norms, ideas, identity and institutions;
- Examples through which one can observe and demonstrate the workings of international society in IR.
Skills:
Upon completion of the course the student is able to:
- differentiate between the theoretical approaches to the issue of state cooperation and the significance of that cooperation for a particular paradigm;
- apply the concept of "international community" in the analysis of IR problems and challenges;
- analyze IR phenomena by applying normative approaches, as opposed to realist ones.
Social competences:
Upon completion of the course the student is able to:
- critically assess their own acquired knowledge;
- critically evaluate their own research activities;
- understand and appreciate the significance of IR theoretical approaches in addressing cognitive problems of global politics.

Assessment methods and assessment criteria:
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences:
Participation in the classes is compulsory; only one absence is possible (2 hours of the seminar); obligation to read the indicated literature.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):
A positive assessment for this course will require completion of two assignments. The first one: in-class active participation and presentation of one of the academic papers by each student (20%). The second assignment: academic paper (3,000 words in length) in which students will demonstrate their ability to apply the concept of international society and/or normative approaches in the analysis of a selected IR issue (80%).
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes:
Verification of preparation (reading) for classes by requiring active participation and verification of understanding of the presented concepts and their applications by preparing an academic essay.
Evaluation criteria (passing):
· In-class active participation and presentation of one of the academic papers by each student will count for 20% of the final grade
· Academic paper (3,000 words in length) in which students will demonstrate the ability to apply the concept of international society and/or normative approaches in the analysis of a selected IR issue will count for 80% of the final grade.

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Buzan B., L. Schouenborg, Global International Society: A New Framework for Analysis, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2018
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Cui S. and Buzan B., “Great Power Management in International Society”, The Chinese Journal of International Politics 9:2 (2016): 181-210
Danilenko, D., “The Changing Structure of the International Community: Constitutional Implications”, Harvard International Law Journal, 1991: 1, s. 353-361
Goh E., “East Asia as Regional International Society: The Problem of Great Power Management”, in Barry Buzan and Yongjin Zhang, eds., Contesting International Society in East Asia, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014
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Wheeler, N. J., Saving strangers: Humanitarian intervention in international society. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2000
Yates R., “ASEAN as the ‘Regional Conductor’: Understanding ASEAN’s role in Asia-Pacific Order”, The Pacific Review, Vol. 30, No. 4 (July 2017), 443-461

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