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POLI 2700 – Introduction to World Politics

SE 3

3

Block

keine Angabe

Englisch

A general survey of the basic principles of world politics with emphasis on the international relations of the United States.

This course is set to give students a good overview of basic concepts and theories in the field of International Relations and World Politics. It will expose students to different current problems and issues of world politics and will analyze the nature of the international system, the causes and effects of international conflict and international cooperation. After an overview of the historical development of International Relations, the course will analyze the different International Relations theories, and the role of states and international organizations and other actors on the international scene in shaping world politics. The second half of the course will be focused on discussing and examining current issues, e.g. human rights, environment and climate change, international political economy, nuclear weapons and proliferation, globalization and population dynamics, terrorism, etc. To make students familiar with international diplomacy and the United Nation system, a mocked United Security Council meeting might be held during the semester (depending on class size, available timeframe, student motivation and active participation). This course should provide students with all necessary basic facts to get a good overview of world politics and international relations as well as provide them with the necessary analytical skills to understand and critically evaluate current events and developments. This introductory course is intended to prepare students for more advanced courses in International Relations. (Required field trip to Dachau)

Class Rules & Attendance The University of New Orleans International Summer School program has a mandatory class attendance policy. All students are required to attend class for all classes and any required lectures and field trips. No unexcused absences are allowed. However, UIBK students who have to miss a UNO class due to UIBK examinations in the first two weeks of our program, can receive one excused absence for this. Any further unexcused class days will result in an academic penalty. Each faculty member determines the penalty for missed classes. Most professors deduct a letter grade for each additional missed class day. For details, please refer to your course syllabi, which will be distributed on the first day of class. Mail: Center-New-Orleans@uibk.ac.at
Beginn: 1. Juli 2013

01.07.-08.08.2013, 08:00 - 09:20 Uhr