ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Course Description

The main aim of this course is to provide a detailed overview of the issues and approaches in the field of international relations from different perspectives. The seminar will also help students in preparing for the comprehensive tests and further study in the department’s more specialized courses in international relations through reevaluating major concepts and theories as well as complex issues in the field. Finally, the purpose of this course is to provide fourth year IR students with the means to think critically about international relations and explore some of the most salient issues in-depth in international relations and politics today.

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
2. 02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
3. 03 Identify and understand factors shaping the current international relations
4. 04 Discuss theories and concepts of international relations

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Trevor C. Salmon and Mark F. Imber. Issues in International Relations.Routledge

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
2. L02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
3. L03 Identify and recognize factors shaping the current international relations SOLO 4
4. L04 Discuss theories and concepts of international relations

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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