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Module Title |
Introduction to International Relations
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Module Code |
LG117
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School |
School of Law & Government
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr John Doyle | Office Number | C201A |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
7 To introduce students to the study of international relations
7 To give them an awareness of the classic theoretical debates in IR Theory
7 To introduce the range of issues covered in contemporary IR governance, development, security, development, foreign policy, which will be developed in more detail in other modules
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
7 Students will be able to place classic theories of international relations in their historical And political context.
7 Students will have an overview of the range of issues currently involved in IR.
7 Students will have had an opportunity to examine at least one topic in depth, with some Independent work.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Introduction to classic theories of IR - Realism, Interdependence, Dependency
· The contemporary debates: putting theory in context
· Post Cold War Security Situation
· A new world order?: Clash of Civilisations, Democratic Peace, Balance of Power or Global Hegemon
· Global Governance - the UN, regional organisations and multilateralism
· Intervention, Peace-keeping and peace-making
· Globalisation and Nationalism: Competing Paradigms or Related?
· Sovereignty, Contested States and Conflict Resolution
· An introduction to foreign policy
· The nature of the new world order. Is there an international system?
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Kegley, Charles W. and Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trend and Transformation, 8th ed., New York, 2002.
Supplementary:
Giddens, Anthony (1999). Runaway World: How Globalisation is reshaping our lives. London: Profile Books.
Nye, Joseph (2000). Understanding International Conflicts. London: Harper Collins
Stern,Geoffrey (2000) The structure of international society :an introduction to the study of international relations New York:Continuum.
White, Brian, Richard Little and Michael Smith eds. (2001) Issues in world politics New York, NY:Palgrave.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| EPL | BA in Economics, Politics & Law |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| IFCIR | Int Foundation Cert (Int Relations) |
| IR | BA in International Relations |
| LIC | BA Languages for Int. Communication |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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