INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY STUDIES (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – Describe various theoretical perspectives in security studies; LO2 – Describe various key concepts in security studies; LO3 – Apply relevant theoretical perspectives and key concepts to security issues; LO4 – Analyze security issues using relevant theoretical perspectives and key concepts.

Topics:

1. Realism in Security Studies;
2. Human Security;
3. Peace;
4. Conclusion/Guest Lecture;
5. Liberalism in in Security Studies;
6. GSLC Exercise I;
7. GSLC Exercise II;
8. War;
9. Contemporary Security Issues I;
10. Contemporary Security Issues II;
11. Introduction to Security Studies;
12. Constructivism in Security Studies;
13. Security Institutions.