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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description Module Aims: To introduce students to the study of international relations. To give them an awareness of the classic theoretical debates in IR Theory. To introduce the range of issues covered in contemporary International Relations and Security. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the main international relations theories 2. Understand the central debates in contemporary Security Studies 3. Distinguish between the main theories of international relations 4. Choose an appropriate theory to examine a particular issue in International Politics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities What is International Relations? - Introduction to classic theories of IRStates, Systems and Societyputting theory in contextIntroduction to contemporary theories of International Relations - Post Cold War Security SituationA new world order?Clash of Civilisations, Democratic Peace, Balance of Power or Global HegemonGlobal Governance - the UN, regional organisations and multilateralismIntervention, Peace-keeping and peace-makingGlobalisation and NationalismCompeting Paradigms or Related?Sovereignty, Contested States and Conflict ResolutionAn introduction to foreign policyThe nature of the new world order. Is there an international society?" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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