Political Science Ba (A): International Politics, 7,5 ECTS

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Syllabus:
Statsvetenskap GR (A), Internationell politik, 7,5 hp
Political Science Ba (A): International Politics, 7,5 ECTS

General data

  • Code: SK005G
  • Subject/Main field: Political Science
  • Cycle: First cycle
  • Progression: (A)
  • Credits: 7,5
  • Progressive specialization: - - -
  • Education area: Samhällsvetenskap 100%
  • Answerable faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences
  • Answerable department: Department of Social Sciences
  • Approved: 2007-03-30
  • Version valid from: 2007-08-25

Aim

The course offers an introduction to Political Science concerning the theoretical core of the subject and the forms of international political decision making.

Course objectives

The student shall:
- have basic knowledge about the fundamental theories of international politics,
- be able to orientate her/himself about the basic epmpirical findings and research
within the field of international politics,
- be able to make an independent analysis of the contemporary development of
international politics, based on assismilated knowledge of theories and empirical
findings in the field.

Content

The course is focused on the structure of the international political system; its participants, instruments and arenas of action. The course futher introduces dominating theories in the field.

Entry requirements


(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course consists of lectures, seminars and assignments.

Examination form

Examination can take place either as a written examination, oral examination, thesis or as PM assignments.
Grading system, www.miun.se/betygskriterier

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Course reading

Select litterature list:

Required literature

  • Author: Wallensteen, P.
  • Title: Understanding conflict resolution: war, peace and the global system
  • Ort: London
  • Edition: 2002
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • Author: Kaldor, M
  • Title: New And Old Wars: Organized Violence in a Global Era
  • Ort: Oxford
  • Edition: 1998
  • Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
  • Author: Baylis, J. & Smith, S
  • Title: The Globalization of worl politics
  • Ort: Oxford
  • Edition: 2004
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press

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