MODERN THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (4 Credits)

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Describe similarities and differences between major International Relations theories; Explain major theories of international relations; Apply theoretical frameworks to understand contemporary international relations issues; analyze the behaviour of actors in international politics in light of IR theories.

Topics:

1. Introduction to IR Theories;
2. (Classical) Realism and Neorealism;
3. Liberalism and Neoliberalism;
4. Neorealism Vs. Neoliberalism;
5. Rational Choice Theory;
6. Game Theory;
7. Game Theory in Practice;
8. Movie Screening/Guest Lecture;
9. Structuralism/Globalism;
10. Domestic Politics;
11. Constructivism;
12. Feminism;
13. Critical Theory;
14. Review and Paper Presentation.