Global Politics 2102-ANG-L-D5GLPO

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In turbulent global times, the study of global politics is necessary to understand the broader context of local political, economic, social, and cultural processes. An overview of the conceptual framework, historical background, and theoretical approaches will help in the exploration of current global processes and phenomena of global concern. The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the global context of political processes and challenges. They will acquire knowledge of basic concepts, facts and theoretical approaches crucial for understanding current global politics.

Student knows:
- the basic concepts of global politics. (K_W01)
- the basic facts about global political processes. (K_W03)
- historical background of global politics (K_W04)
- the basic international institutions and their role in global politics (K_W05)
- the basic approaches towards issues of global concern (K_W09)

Student can:
- indicate the main processes in global politics. (K_U01)
- use the main theories in global politics. (K_U03)
- present the main challenges in global politics. (K_U04)

Student is ready to:
- asses critically the main processes in global politics and indicate the relations and interdependencies among these processes (K_K03)

5ECTS -> E+Other

Assessment Criteria:

The final grade will be based on the following components:

40% – Continuous Assessment
This includes:
– Active participation in class discussions
– Presence in class
– Completion of in-class tasks and activities. The in-class tasks are adapted to each edition of the course. Their primary purpose is to actively involve students in the learning process and to build engagement with the course content.A draft list will be shared at the start of the semester and discussed with the group, but the final decision on scope and deadlines rests with the lecturer.

60% – Academic Essay + Oral Defense
The student is required to write an original essay on the assigned topic. Details regarding the topic, required length, and guidelines will be posted on the Kampus platform.
After submission, the student will defend your essay in a short conversation during class. This defense is mandatory and will be taken into account when determining your final score.

Use of AI Tools in Essay Writing:

- The essay must be written independently.
- Generative AI tools may only be used to support language corrections or idea generation (level 3 of AI use according to the RESOLUTION NO. 11/2025
OF THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COUNCIL)
- If AI tools are used, a short AI Use Statement must be included at the end of the essay
- Essays found to be AI-generated above the level 3 will receive a failing grade.
- You may be asked additionally to explain and defend specific parts of your essay to confirm authorship.

Course Participation Expectations:

You must attend (in person) at least 60% of classes to be eligible for assessment.

You are allowed 2 unexcused absences without deduction of the final grade.
Additional unexcused absences will lower your grade. Formal certificates justifying your absence are accepted. Justified absences are possible provided you attend 60% classes.

Failing to meet the attendance requirement results in automatic referral to the retake assessment.

Passing threshold: 55%

Grading scale:

55 % and more : 3 (passing/satisfactory)

65 % and more: 3+

75 %and more: 4 (good)

85 % and more: 4+

91 % and more: 5 (very good)

Essential readings:
Lawson, Stephanie (2021), Global Politics, Oxford University Press.

Heywood, Andrew; Whitham, Ben (2023), Global Politics, Bloomsbury.

The Globalization Reader (2020) Ed. by Lechner, Frank J., Boli John, Wiley Blackwell. (or previous editions)

Baylis John, Smith Steve, Owens Patricia (2022), The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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