International Relations
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Course details
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the fundamental principles of international relations. We will examine the theories of realism, liberalism and constructivism as they are understood in world politics. We will also explore issues that relate to the politics of conflict, diplomacy, environmental concerns, human rights, and examine the role of Africa in international relations. At the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles and concepts of International Relations, as well as the ability to critically examine the global political system.
77 Learning activities
9 Modules across 1 Chapter
16 weeks
Prerequisites
None. The proposed course assumes no prior knowledge of the subject content.
Course Outline
1. Chapter 1
Modules (9)
Learning Objectives
Activities in this module:
- Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Module 1: Introduction
Activities in this module:
- Welcome Note
- To Do List
- BoundlesReview of the Treaty of Westphalia
- History Today's take on the 1648 Treaty
- Relevance of the Westphalian System
- Sparknotes History of the International System
- The Evolution of World Politics
- History Todays take on the 1648 Treaty - Mod 2
- About the United Nations
- Module 1: Quiz
Module 2: Realism
Activities in this module:
- Module 2: Realism
- To Do List
- Mod-2 A Review of the Basic Theories of IR
- Mod-2 Fundamentals of IR Theory
- Mod-2 Realism by Internationalrelations.org
- Mod-2 Summary by Dr. Lokko
- The Rise and Fall of Reaslism
- An Introduction to Kenneth Waltz’s Theory of International Politics- A Macat Politics Video
- Discussion Forum (Realism)
- Module 2: Quiz
Module 3: Liberalism
Activities in this module:
- Module 3: Liberalism
- To Do List
- Essay 1 Liberalisim vs Realism
- International Relations.org Liberalism - Mod-3
- Liberalism PowerPoint - Mod-3
- Liberalism Encyclopedia of Political Science
- Realism and Idealism
- Similarities and Differences Realism and Liberalism - Mod-3
- Think Tank Realism and Liberalism
- Realism vs Liberalism
- Discussion Forum
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Globalisation
Activities in this module:
- Introduction
- To Do List
- Globalization explained (explainity® explainer video)
- On Globalisation
- The Luckiest Nut In The World
- The myth of globalisation | Peter Alfandary | TEDxAix
- Globalisation from internationalrelations.org
- Essay: Pros and Cons of Globalisation
Module 5: Clash of Civilisations?
Activities in this module:
- Module 5: Clash of Civilisations?
- Part 1: Clash of Civilisation?
- Part 2: Clash of Civilisation?
- Part 3: Clash of Civilisation?
- An Introduction to Samuel Huntington’s The Clash of Civilizations- A Macat Politics Analysis
- Module 5 - Reading Materials
- Huntingtons Clash of Civilisations Revisited
- Trump, Islam and the Clash of Civilisations
- What We Get Wrong About The Clash of Civilizations
- Why Civilisations Really Clash
- Module 5 Discussion Forum (Clash of Civilisations)
- Module 5 - Quiz
Module 6: The United Nations and Human Rights
Activities in this module:
- Introduction
- To Do List
- Definition of Human Rights
- Evaluating the UN
- Human Rights in International Relations
- A Review of the Concept of Human Rights
- Discussion Forum on Human Rights
- United Nations
- Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Environmental Issues
Activities in this module:
- Module 7: Environmental Issues
- To Do List
- The Darkside of Globalization
- Environmental Issues by IR.Org
- Facts about the Kyoto Protocol
- Will the Environment Survive International Relations
- Discussion Forum
- Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Africa in International Relations
Activities in this module:
- Module 8: Africa in International Relations
- To Do List
- Why are we changing maps? (from The West Wing)
- The Role of Africa in International Relations
- Transcript of the Video (Map of the World)
- Reading Materials for Module 8
- Final Examination
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Introduction to International Relations
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