Theories of International Relations (U02400)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-TIR

Discusses both theoretical and methodological debates in International Relations.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : 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.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics and International Relations, (School of Social and Political Science, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	12:10	13:00	Faculty Room North, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : 1 Lecture plus 1 Tutorial

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.