Problems in International Politics
Descriptif
In everyday language, ’problems’ are questions to be considered, tackled, or answered. In science, ’problems’ are ’puzzles’, identified by Thomas Kuhn as topics amenable to explanations within scientific paradigms. If we combine these two definitions, “Problems in International Politics” can be defined as issues to be considered, tackled, or answered thanks to theories, concepts, and methods used in the discipline of International Relations. The aim of this course is to address some contemporary international political problems, such as the consequences of the rise of China, the reasons of Donald Trump’s decisions, the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the risks of nuclear proliferation, etc., by having a look at them through the scientific lenses provided by the discipline of IR. The analyses proposed are debatable: there are no neutral, or objective, analyses in social sciences – merely more or less rigorous ones.
Pré-requis souhaités
Students should have basic knowledge of IR theories and must be deeply interested in current international political affairs.
Examens
Le nombre de crédits ECTS et les modalités d’évaluation sont susceptibles d’être différents pour les étudiants en programmes d’échange à crédits.
Bibliographie indicative
- Baylis (John), Smith (Steve), & Owens (Patricia) (eds.), The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford, OUP, 2016, 7th edition.
Formule pédagogique
The course consists in lectures. Students should have a look at the reading material put on Moodle before coming to class.
En bref
Année 3 | Troisième année
Langue d'enseignementAnglais
Temporalité Semestriel
Crédits ECTS 2.0
Nombre d'heures 18.0
Type d'enseignementCours magistral
Mode de validationExamen terminal écrit
Enseignement optionnel
Contact(s)
Enseignant(s)
Battistella Dario [+]