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Lecturer(s)
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Melichar Hynek, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. IR as an academic discipline, usefulness of IR theories 2. Roots of the discipline: Idealism and Realism 3. Scientism and behavioral revolution 4. Marxism, economic structuralism 5. Neorealism 6. Neoliberalism 7. Geopolitics 8. International Political Economy, Globalization 9. Constructivism 10. English School 11. Alternatives: Feminist and Environmental approaches
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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This European Studies-International Relations Master's degree compulsory course introduces International Relations as a social science discipline with its own theoretical and epistemological approaches. Lectures focus on fundamental theoretical, epistemological and methodological approaches to IR since the end of the World War I, incl. Geopolitics or International Political Economy. The course covers both "grand" and alternative theories of intl. relations. Students will learn of the importance of theories for IR research, as well as of obstacles an IR theorist might encounter.
Ability to critically and systematically analyze issues and problems of international relations. Ability to carry on an independent research of international relations using existing theories.
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Prerequisites
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Basic orientation in International Relations concepts and issues. Perfect knowledge of academic English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam, Essay, Student performance
Final grading is based on: - active and well-argued participation in seminars supported by knowledge of compulsory readings, - seminar presentation on an assigned topic, - written essay, - final exam.
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Recommended literature
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Barša, P., & Císař, O. (2008). Anarchie a řád ve světové politice. Praha: Portál.
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Bull, H. (1992). The anarchial society: a study of order in world politics S0000116604.
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Drulák, P. (2003). Teorie mezinárodních vztahů. Praha: Portál.
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Keohane, R. O., & Nye, J. S. (2012). Power and interdependence. Boston, Mass: Longman.
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Keohane, R. O., & Nye, J. S. (1972). Transnational relations and world politics. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
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Knutsen, T. L., & Ogrocký, J. (2005). Dějiny teorie mezinárodních vztahů. Brno: Centrum strategických studií.
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Waltz, K. (1979). Theory of International Politics. New York.
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Wendt, A. (1999). Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press.
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