Overview
The basic theories and debates in the international relations theory literature. Theories covered include: realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism.
About this paper
| Paper title | International Relations Theory |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,810.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPols
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department's website
- Teaching staff
- Dr Nicholas Khoo
- Paper Structure
- Introduction
- Realism
- Liberalism
- Constructivism
- Methodology
- Consultation Week: Discuss Review Essay #1
- Submission of Review Essay #1
- Consultation Week: Discuss Review Essay #2
- Submission of Review Essay #2
- Consultation Week: Discuss Review Essay #3
- Submission of Review Essay#3
- Textbooks
There will be no course reader for POLS 540. Readings are available from Library short loan desk.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- The capacity to analyse and evaluate the issues and debates in the international relations theory literature
- The ability to conduct independent and self-directed research
- The ability to synthesise and integrate information from many sources into an original text
Timetable
Overview
The basic theories and debates in the international relations theory literature. Theories covered include: realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism.
Why do states form alliances? Has the state been overtaken by regions? What is theory and how can it help us to understand the real world? To the extent that the world we live in is not random and reflects patterns of behaviour, theory is our main tool for understanding it. In this paper, we will survey the main theories used in contemporary international relations theory.
About this paper
| Paper title | International Relations Theory |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPols
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Realism: Classical Realism, Structural Realism, Neoclassical Realism
Week 3: Realism - Discussion
Week 3: Liberalism: Democratic Peace, Economic Interdependence, Institutions
Week 4: Liberalism - Discussion
Week 5: Constructivism: Norms, Identity, Culture, Socialisation
Week 6: Constructivism - Discussion
Week 7: Debates in International Security - Alliances
Week 8: Debates in International Security - Discussion on Alliances
Week 9: Debates in International Political Economy - Regionalism
Week 10: Debates in International Political Economy - Discussion on Regionalism
- Textbooks
There will be no course reader for POLS 540. Readings are available from Library short loan desk.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- The capacity to analyse and evaluate the issues and debates in the international relations theory literature
- The ability to conduct independent and self-directed research
- The ability to synthesise and integrate information from many sources into an original text