Course: International Relations

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Course title International Relations
Course code KVS/BMEVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konečný Karel, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Hampl David, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of lectures: 1. Introduction to international relations. 2. International political system. 3. Political realism, political idealism. 4. The state in international relations, foreign policy. 5. International organizations. The United Nations. 6. Problems of collective security. 7. Conflicts and their solution. Topics of seminars: 1. The role of states in international relations. 2. European integration. 3. NATO. 4. The conflict in former Yugoslavia. 5. Islam in international politics. Palestinian-Israel conflict. 6. Regional conflicts. 7. International terrorism.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Topics of lectures: 1. Introduction to international relations. 2. International political system. 3. Political realism, political idealism. 4. The state in international relations, foreign policy. 5. International organizations. The United Nations. 6. Problems of collective security. 7. Conflicts and their solution. Topics of seminars: 1. The role of states in international relations. 2. European integration. 3. NATO. 4. The conflict in former Yugoslavia. 5. Islam in international politics. Palestinian-Israel conflict. 6. Regional conflicts. 7. International terrorism.
Students are able to focus in international politics.
Prerequisites
Orientation in international relations.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Seminar Work

seminar project
Recommended literature
  • Drulák, P. (2003). Teorie mezinárodních vztahů. Praha: Portál.
  • Fidler, J., Mareš, P. (1997). Dějiny NATO. Praha: Paseka.
  • Krejčí, O. (1997). Mezinárodní politika. Praha: Victoria Publishing.
  • Plechanovová, B., Fidler, J. (1997). Kapitoly z dějin mezinárodních vztahů 1941-1995.. Praha: Institut pro středoevropskou kulturu a politiku.
  • Tesař, F. (2007). Etnické konflikty. Praha: Portál.
  • Waisová, Š. (2005). Řešení konfliktů v mezinárodních vztazích.. Praha: Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences with a Focus on Education (BB15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer