INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Course Description

This course aims to provide students the necessary tools to conceptualize security. With the end of the Cold War, the international security environment has undergone a radical transformation, which also necessitated a critical redefinition of the concept of security. Therefore, the aim of this course is two-fold: to introduce students the traditional definitions of security, contemporary debates in international security theory, and to set new debates in the context of the current international security agenda. The course also aims to examine the dynamics behind the integration in the field of security.

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 The course transmits to the students the knowledge required for understanding major international security issues.
2. 02 The students will also learn to examine the main dispute settlement mechanisms used in the field of international security studies.
3. 03 The course ultimately aims to develop the skills necessary for analysis of international security.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Collins, A. (Ed.). (2022). Contemporary Security Studies (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 The course outlines the knowledge required for understanding major international security issues. SOLO 3
2. L02 The students will also learn to examine the main dispute settlement mechanisms used in the field of international security studies. SOLO 3
3. L03 The course ultimately aims to develop the skills necessary for analysis of international security. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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