Undergraduate Course: Theories of International Relations (PLIT10053)
Course Outline
School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Politics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | Discusses both theoretical and methodological debates in International Relations. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Politics/International Relations courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 76 |
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Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | |
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Additional information |
1 Lecture plus 1 Tutorial |
Exam Information |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Theories of International Relations | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theories of international relations.
- Exhibit a strong understanding of competing analytical and ideological approaches for understanding the international system.
- Evaluate alternative explanations for particular developments and events in global politics.
- Develop a personal assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the principal theories of international relations. |
Assessment Information
Coursework (40%) and examination (60%) |
Special Arrangements
Special Arrangements for Entry: A quota of 45 students, with preference given in the following order:
(1) International Relations Single Honours 3rd year;
(2) Politics Single Honours 3rd year;
(3) Politics Joint Honours 3rd year;
(4) International Relations Single Honours 4th year;
(5) Politics Single Honours 4th year;
(6) Politics Joint Honours 4th year;
(7) Other SSPS students;
(8) Non-SSPS students
Please note: because of the high numbers of students enrolled, this course will almost certainly not be able to admit students from outside the College of Humanities and Social Science.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Andrew Neal
Tel: (0131 6)50 4236
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Orr
Tel: (0131 6)50 4253
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