Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory.

First term
Monday from 14:00 to 16:00 at 119 Marais 1100

English

This course provides the knowledge and competences needed for the understanding and the analysis of international phenomena. More precisely, the course aims at making students:
1. Gain knowledge of the main actors and stakes of international relations.
2. Understand the main concepts and theories used in international relations.

At the end of the course, students should :
- be able to associate each concept/theory to at least one concrete example;
- have developed analytical skills and a critical mind with regards to the ideas produced by observers and practitioners on the international scene;
- be able to discuss in detail the information contained in short publications dealing with international relations.

For the Bachelor in Law :

For the Bachelor in Information and Communication :

For the Bachelor in Economics and Management :

For the Bachelor in Political Sciences: General :

For the Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology :

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Each class can be understood individually. Put together, all classes follow the evolution of the discipline.

They are organized as follows:
I. From international relations to International Relations: history and definition;
II. Analysing war and peace after World-War I: the classical theories of international relations;
III. Cold-War dynamics: the opening to the neo-classical debates;
IV. Questioning the importance of war and peace: when the economy shapes international relations;
V. Questioning the State as unit of analysis;
VI. Questioning the premises of IR theory.

Each class starts with a common activity (role-playing, games, videos, etc.). It then exposes particular theories/concepts of international relations and gives concrete illustrations.
Like it is the case for other scientific disciplines, internationalists have improved their analytical tools progressively, following the evolution of particular historical events. The course rests on three teaching methods: active learning during the introductory activities; lectures that are given by the professor; several readings associated to the classes.

The evaluation of the course is done in two steps:
- By a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire) (10/20)
- By three questions on the course (10/20)

In addition to very short compulsory readings, a list of useful references for the course is provided.

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