ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Course Code

IR 1501

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr D Galbreath

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

Through the study of a linked series of issues and case studies, this course will introduce students to a range of developments in International Relations from a number of perspectives. To amplify the conceptual lessons that may be drawn from these studies, different theoretical perspectives will be explored in each instance.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 examination (60%), internal assessment (30%) and tutorial participation (10%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%) if tutorial participation grade is a pass.