INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS

Course Description

The main objective of this course is to provide students the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics. This course will explore the main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, the main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. At the end of the course the students will be able to gain the ability to analyse the political aspects of world system.

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 The main objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics. (3)
2. 02 Within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics, these topics will include main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. (3)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Baylis, J., Smith, S., & Owens, P. (Eds.). (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (9th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Providing students with the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics. SOLO 3
2. L02 Within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics, these topics will include main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. SOLO 3
3. L03 The students will be able to define main concepts in world politics. SOLO 3
4. L04 Students will have the ability to identify main actors and institutions in world politics SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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