- Buzan, Barry & Richard Little (2000) International Systems in World History: Remaking the Study of International Relations (Oxford: Oxford University Press). (452 p)
- Halperin, Sandra & Oliver Heath (2020 or Latest). Political Research. Methods and Practical Skills (Third or Latest edition) (Oxford: Oxford University Press). (480 p/445 p)
- Hill, Christopher, Smith, Michael & Vanhoonacker, Sophie (2017 or Latest) International Relations and the European Union (Third or Latest edition) (Oxford: Oxford University Press).
- Söderbaum, Fredrik (2015) Rethinking Regionalism (Rethinking World Politics) (Basingstoke: Palgrave). (272p)
Additional material, mainly in the form of journal articles, may be added to the reading list.
International Relations II
Freestanding course
About the course
Building on the theoretical and empirical knowledge gained in the first semester, the aim of this course is to challenge students to become scientifically aware and able to apply appropriate methodology to relevant issues. In addition, this course will also expand students’ understanding of international systems and power structures in a historical context.
Course content
Module 1: The Evolution of the International System (7,5 credits)
The first module focuses on the origin and evolution of the contemporary/modern international system, covering historical events as well as relevant conceptual aspects. The module also focuses on the interplay between economy and politics from a global perspective.
Module 2: Regionalisation in the International System (7,5 credits)
The second module analyses the phenomenon of transnational regionalisation, and how research has tried to understand its emergence, operation, and on-going development. The main themes of the module are different strands of regionalism, the process of regionalization, and regional governance such as the European Union.
Module 3: Research and methods - GPS common method course (7,5 credits)
The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the essentials of methodology and methods in the social sciences and humanities. The module combines a theoretical approach to general questions of research and knowledge, with application to collecting and analysing empirical data. The module prepares the students for the minor thesis that follows immediately after this course.
Module 4: Minor thesis (7,5 credits)
The fourth module is an essay course, where the student shall write an individual minor thesis. This module is organized around group supervision in seminars where students are expected to present and discuss their minor thesis work, and critically discuss other students´ minor thesis work at various stages.
Syllabus and course literature
You can find a list of literature in the syllabus, along with other details about the course.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
International Relations I (IR110L), 30 credits
Selection
University credits completed 100%
Course literature
Course evaluation
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