Overview
This topic focuses on critical approaches to the study of International Relations, using the analytical tools these approaches provide to make sense of contemporary developments in international order. As the world faces rapid and sometimes radical change geo-politically, economically, technologically and environmentally, this topic uses approaches such as constructivism, Marxism, … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Provide students with an advanced grounding in critical approaches to international relations
- Prepare students to articulate and critique a range of critical approaches to international relations
- Enable students to apply these critical approaches to contemporary and historical global politics
- Develop general skills of analyses and argumentation
- Enhance students capacities for written work and oral presentations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Articulate a broad range of critical approaches to International Relations
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Apply these critical approaches to a range of cases studies from contemporary and historical periods
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Effectively analyse and critique contemporary writing about international affairs
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Present your analyses professionally in both written and spoken form, individually and in group contexts
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