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POL2013

Specialization in Political Science, International Relations

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2013
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course builds on POL1000 and offers a more comprehensive treatment of common theories of international politics. An introduction to the most important paradigms or schools of thought in international politics is offered. Who are the most important actors in international politics, and what characterizes the relationship between and among them? The theories will be illustrated by historical as well as contemporary examples.

Learning outcome

Learning Goals:
Knowledge - the student shall:
* have knowledge about what affects the relationship between different actors (first and foremost, states) in the realm of International Politics and how this how this provides for both conflict and cooperation in international society.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
* use the central theories and approaches to analyze current issue in the area of international politics.

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lecturing throughout the semester or 4 hours of lecturing in the first half of the semester. The course will be taught in English when requested.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
POL2003 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2012

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2013

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 100/100