Module Code - Title:
PO4053
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ONLINE)
Year Last Offered:
N/A
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module introduces students to the subject of International Relations. It outlines the major theories that can be used to analyze and understand international politics, including realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, and feminism. It then critically assesses several post-Cold War political issue areas, such as nuclear weapons, the role of public opinion and the news media in international affairs, international commerce and development, human rights, and the global environment.
Syllabus:
Introduction to International Relations: Realism; Liberalism; Feminism; Nuclear Weapons; International Commerce and Development; Marxism; Constructivism; The Role of Public Option, Interest Groups and the New Media in International Affairs; Geopolitics; Humanitarian Intervention; The International Politics of the Global Environment
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: • Outline the central theoretical concepts within International Relations
• Analyse the different areas of study within International Relations
• Engage with a pedagogical case-study relevant to the key content.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Present an awareness of the theoretical and analytical debates within International Relations through written assignments
• Demonstrate study skills in essay presentation, library searches and critical thought.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the major debates within the study of International Relations
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
N/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Taught as a mixture of online lectures, online discussions and tutorials
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
John Baylis, Steve Smith (2022)
The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations
, Oxford University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
PDPOSTUPA - POLITICS AND SOCIETY FOR TEACHERS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Owen.Worth@ul.ie