International Political Relations 2105-EPE-L-D4IPRE
The course is aimed at discussing different aspects of international poliitical relations in the 21st century, with a particular focus on Europe and the European Union.
Students get knowledge of the operation of various actors on the international arena and the role of superpowers, regional powers, states of medium and low importance, as well as transnational organizations and corporations in the international political relations. They learn how to understand different international political processes (e.g. integration and disintegration, globalisation, etc.) in various regions of the world. Students obtain also knowledge of foreign policy (including analytical aspects) and international diplomatic relations, both bilateral and multilateral. They can use terminology in the field of international political relations as well as currently important concepts, such as power politics or geopolitics.
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Type of course
Term 2023L: elective courses obligatory courses | General: elective courses obligatory courses | Term 2024L: obligatory courses elective courses |
Requirements
Mode
Learning outcomes
Student:
Knowledge
- Has a thorough knowledge of theorical apects of international political relations as well as international processes, first of all the regional integration (K_W01).
- Knows the relationship between the regional (European) integration and political changes in the global dimension (K_W04).
- Has a thorough knowledge of actors in international political relations and their activiities in bilateral and multilateral dimension (K_W12).
Skills:
- Is able to observe, interpret and analyse international political relations and investigate relationship between political and other dimensions of international relations (K_U01)
- Is able to predict development of political processes in IR with a use of suitable methodology and software (K_U03).
- Is able to deepen its knowledge of political international relations and use it for research purposes (K_U11).
Social competences:
- Is able to prioritize data and select important aspects of international relations (K_K01)
- Is ready to be active in the political life in regional or international dimension (K_K03)
Assessment criteria
Assessment depends on the fulfillment of the following requirement:
Writing successfully the final written exam consisted of quiz and open questions.
Practical placement
N/A
Additional information
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