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International Relations Theory, 7,5 credits
Course module in the Master's programme in International and European Relations.
The central themes of the course are:
- main disciplinary trends and controversies since c. 1980: neo-realism and neo-liberalism as dominant modes of analysis;
- advent of post-positivism in International Relations; significance of the end of the Cold War;
- new theoretical and methodological approaches with special emphasis on constructivism;
- contemporary critical perspectives, e.g. post-structuralism and the feminist agenda;
- epistemological concerns, meaning the conditions for knowledge about international relations.
Language of instruction: English
Level: Master's level
Department offering the course: Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling
Contact: Caroline Olstrand, administratör, 013-28 69 59, caroline.olstrand@liu.se
Malin Gröndahl Maass, studievägledare, 013-28 15 07, malin.grondahl-maass@liu.se
Justyna Jonsson, studievägledare, 013-28 40 33, justyna.jonsson@liu.se
Specific admission requirements: Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS)..
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.
| Course information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester: Autumn 2013 | ||
| Enrolment code: LIU-46585 | ||
| Rate of study: Full-time | ||
| Campus: Linköping | ||
| Study Period: 201338 - 201343, 23 September - 25 October 2013 | ||
| Course code: 733A41 | ||
| Tuition fee: 11873 SEK | ||
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