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Lecturer(s)
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Zvada Lubomir, Mgr.
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Vallo Zbyněk, Mgr.
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Žídková Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Melichar Hynek, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Hanuliak Juraj, PhDr.
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Častulíková Ivana, Mgr.
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Toman Radek, Mgr.
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Course content
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Introduction to the course Neoliberalism and neorealism International Political Economy Globalization Migration Introduction to development studies Humanitarian intervention Terrorism Regionalism WMD Final exam
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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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The aim of the course is to introduce major theories and issues of the international relations field. It is a two-semester course - mainly for students of the first year of the Department of Politics and European Studies, FF UP.
At the end of the course, students should know major IR theories. They should be able to summarize core IR topics and identify IR theories. Students will be able to discuss major current IR topics.
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Prerequisites
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Necessary to pass KPE/UMVI course. In addition to that: Students are expected to have basic knowledge about international relations (based on high school education). Lectures outline main IR theories and add historical background of IR development. Seminars should focus in detail on issues arising from lectures; in addition to that, students should be ready to discuss current international events connected with todays conflicts. Seminars require preparation in advance. All students are expected to have completed allocated readings and/or assignments before the seminar.
KPE/UMV1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Evaluation of the KPE/UMV2 course is based on the following: - attendence and participation in seminar discusions; attendance is compulsory. - group presentation (topics are alocated at the beginning of the semester; there is a list of presentation topics in the syllabus) - Final exam (75% answers must be correct in order to pass the course)
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Recommended literature
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Knutsen, Torbj?rn L. (2005). Dějiny teorie mezinárodních vztahů.. Brno.
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Nálevka, Vladimír. (2010). Horké krize studené války.. Praha.
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Nálevka, Vladimír. (2000). Světová politika ve 20. století (1. a 2. díl).
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