The basic theories and debates in the international relations theory literature. Theories covered include: realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism.
| Paper title | International Relations Theory |
|---|---|
| Paper code | POLS540 |
| 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
