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Learning Outcomes and Skills 

The learning outcomes of this course include:

1. Identifying the fundamental theories of International Relations and critically engaging with them.
2. Developing an understanding of the pressing challenges in contemporary International Relations.
3. Critically reflecting on the broader challenges of International Relations.

The course is aimed at fostering the following skills:

1. Developing academic writing and research skills in the preparation of essay assignments and engaging with readings.
2. Mastering oral presentation and the defense of one’s arguments.

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Course Structure

UNIT 1: Studying International Relations

- Introduction to the Course & Key Concepts

- Research Methods & Levels of Analysis 

- Essay Workshop

UNIT 2: Actors and History of International Relations

- The State and Hegemony

- IGOs, NGOs & TNCs 

- History of IR

- What is Diplomacy?

UNIT 3: Theories of International Relations 

- Realism 

- Institutionalism 

- State-Society Approach

- Constructivism + Bonus: Feminism and Marxism

- International Economy

UNIT 4: Peace and Conflict

- Definitions 

- Types of Power & Just War Theory

- International Security - New Threats

- Conflict Resolution Strategies 

UNIT 5: International Law 

- Definitions 

- International Law - Case Study 

UNIT 6: Human Rights and Development

- Defining Human Rights 

- Humanitarian Interventionism

- Defining Development 

- Migration 

- Global Health 

- Global Inequality & Post-colonialism 

UNIT 7: Sustainability and Nuclear Weapons

- Defining Sustainability 

- UN Sustainable Development Goals

- Climate Justice

- Case Studies

- Introduction to Nuclear Studies

- Challenges of Nuclear Studies

 Final Project

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Cena

cena kurzu: 13 500,- Kč / 513,- EUR