Course: International Relations 1

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Course title International Relations 1
Course code KPE/BMVZ1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zvada Lubomir, Mgr.
  • Lach Jiří, prof. PhDr. M.A., Ph.D.
  • Žídková Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Melichar Hynek, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Broul David, Mgr.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Two-semester course International Relations 1 and 2 is a compulsory course for the students of the first grade of the Bachelor programme in International Relations and Security. The course contents are part of the state exam at the end of the first grade. Until full capacity, the course is available as a B module for students of other Bachelor programmes. The main goal of the course is to introduce students to the complex issue of international relations and various attempts to approach it scientifically. The first semester (International Relations 1) is organised into four main themes - Actors, power and interests in international relations; Territory and space; Cooperation, international organisations and global governance; Alternative approaches to IR.
Understanding of crucial paradigms, theories and approaches to international relations. Critical thinking about contemporary IR issues. Prerequisite for further IR and international security courses.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam

Recommended literature
  • Blanton, Shannon L. - Charles W. Kegley. 2017. World Politics: Trend and Transformation. 2016-2017 edition..
  • Drulák, Petr - Petr Kratochvíl (eds.). 2009. Encyklopedie mezinárodních vztahů. Praha: Portál..
  • Knutsen, Torbjorn L. 2005. Dějiny teorie mezinárodních vztahů. Brno: Centrum strategických studií..
  • McMahon, Robert. 2003. The Cold War. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press..
  • Mingst, Karen ? Jack Snyder (eds.). 2008. Essential Readings in World Politics. New York, London: W. W. Norton and.
  • Shimko, Keith L. 2016. International Relations. Perspectives, controversies and readings. 5th ed. Boston: Cengage.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2023) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Science (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Communication and Marketing (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Communication and Marketing (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2023) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Science (2023) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Science (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Politics and European Studies (2015) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Communication and Marketing (2023) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2019) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter