Theory of international relations 2104-L-D6TESM
The concept and essence of the state's foreign policy. Main theoretical trends in the study of the state's foreign policy. Determinants of foreign policy. National interests and raison d'etat. The goals of the state's foreign policy. Security as a goal of the state's foreign policy. Means and methods and functions of foreign policy. Decision-making process in foreign policy. Foreign policy, foreign service and diplomacy. Foreign policy and the institutionalization of international life. Epistemology of international relations: the concept, subject and scope of the discipline. Systematics of international relations. Methods of studying international relations. The essence, meaning and functions of the theory. Precursors of theoretical thinking and seeds of theory: partial theories, theoretical concepts and "great theoretical debates". Scientific foundations of the theory of international relations: international perception, empirical cognition of international reality, theoretical cognition of international relations, scientific categories and paradigm building. The most general processes of development of international relations: the dominant behavior of participants in international relations, internationalization of the life of societies, institutionalization of international coexistence, development of international interdependence, dynamics and effects of the processes of international influence.
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Type of course
Requirements
Mode
Learning outcomes
Student:
- has knowledge of the essence, meaning and function of the theory of international relations, has knowledge of the most important theoretical concepts in this area and "great debates" of theoretical international relations
- has the ability to independently formulate views, to support them with extensive arguments using a wide range of approaches and theoretical perspectives, to formulate coherent conclusions and their synthetic summary, using the specialized language of the science of international relations
Assessment criteria
Active participation in classes
oral exam
Practical placement
not applicable
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