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

Syllabus autumn 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

International Relations I, 30 credits

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

  • 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.

Course evaluation

Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

Malmö Day-time 100%

Contact

For more information about the education:

gpsstudent@mau.se

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