Discipline ID
622f5360-a489-43f6-8457-b24a9588a290
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THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EMPIRE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
King's College London
Program(s)
King's College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
156
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EMPIRE
UCEAP Transcript Title
THEORY&PRACT EMPIRE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course investigates the meaning of “empire” and “imperialism” in three phases. First, the course examines how empire has been imagined according to different schools of thought, resulting in very different versions of imperialism. Second, the course traces how the concept of “empire” emerged in medieval European political philosophy as a specific theory of the West's self-anointed right and responsibility to shape the world in its own image. Third, the course examines how this theory was used to justify imperialism from the Columbian Epoch onwards, examining how imperialist political activity resulted in political philosophies that were very different, but which all resulted in European dominance of the world. The course examines how historical understandings and manifestations of empire have underpinned the global order of the early 21st century, and how “empire” may have returned in the form of the EU.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
6AAOB323
Host Institution Course Title
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EMPIRE
Host Institution Campus
King's College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
European and International Studies
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THE KOREAN PENINSULA AT CROSSROADS
Country
France
Host Institution
Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po)
Program(s)
Sciences Po Paris
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
103
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE KOREAN PENINSULA AT CROSSROADS
UCEAP Transcript Title
KOREA AT CROSSROADS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course introduces current political dynamics of the Korean peninsula and their geopolitical and security implications for the Asia-Pacific region (China, Koreas, Japan, Russia, United States). The starting point of the course is the division of the Korean peninsula and the parallel evolutions of North and South Koreas, from both an internal (institutions, economy, political systems) and external (diplomacy, external economic relations, ties with the Korean diaspora) standpoint. From there, based on the most recent academic and policy-oriented research, current geopolitical controversies involving both Koreas are addressed, including the North Korean nuclear and ballistic missiles programs. Finally, the course introduces current academic and policy-oriented debates on Korea related issues.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DAFF 25A37
Host Institution Course Title
THE KOREAN PENINSULA AT CROSSROADS
Host Institution Campus
English Seminar
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Relations
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POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of London, Queen Mary
Program(s)
University of London, Queen Mary
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
136
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
POLITICS/INTL LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
States spend a great deal of time and effort justifying their actions with law, yet international relations scholars have often doubted international law's ability to shape state behavior. This course examines this paradox by introducing the major debates about the politics of international law. These perspectives are applied to the history of international organizations and (legal) order since 1919, including the development of collective security and humanitarianism at the League of Nations and United Nations., particularly since the creation of the United Nations in 1945.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
POL259
Host Institution Course Title
POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Politics and International Relations
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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CONTEMPORARY BRAZILIAN FOREIGN POLICY: ACTORS AND AGENDAS
Country
France
Host Institution
Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po)
Program(s)
Sciences Po Paris
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
CONTEMPORARY BRAZILIAN FOREIGN POLICY: ACTORS AND AGENDAS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZILIAN FORGN POL
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
The seminar provides a broad and an in-depth understanding of the main aspects of Brazilian Foreign Policy from the transition to democracy in Brazil (Constitution of 1988) to the present. Many analysts believe that Brazil's foreign policy is a policy of state, marked by continuity, linked to permanent national interests and thus protected from political and ideological influences, thanks mainly to the Ministry of External Relations' action. This seminar assumes that the formulation and implementation of contemporary Brazilian foreign policy fall within the political dynamics of government choices (coalitions, bargaining, disputes, etc.). In other words, contemporary Brazilian foreign policy: 1) is the result of state and government action on the international sphere; 2) reacts to changes in the international system; 3) is directly related to the evolution of multilateral organizations; 4) responds to regional challenges. Therefore, understanding its main actors and agendas is fundamental in interpreting the current changes of contemporary Brazilian foreign policy, especially in the wake of economic globalization processes, presidential breakdowns, and governmental ideological changes. By the end of the seminar, students are expected to be able to analyze contemporary Brazilian foreign policy by means of analytical tools and concepts provided by the International Relations literature.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DAFF 25A54
Host Institution Course Title
CONTEMPORARY BRAZILIAN FOREIGN POLICY: ACTORS AND AGENDAS
Host Institution Campus
English Seminar
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Relations
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MUTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR ON GLOBALIZATION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MUTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR ON GLOBALIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
SEM: GLOBALIZATION
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This fourth year research seminar integrates theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to enhance the independent study of individual aspects of international relations and globalization from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
16639,18391
Host Institution Course Title
GLOBALIZACIÓN (SEMINARIO MULTIDISCIPLINAR)
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Ciencias Sociales
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: THEMES AND THEORIES
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Maastricht University – University College Maastricht
Program(s)
University College Maastricht
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: THEMES AND THEORIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL RELATIONS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The first part of the course discusses several mainstream International Relations (IR) theories and issues including neo-liberalism, neo-realism, and debates about the liberal world system. Moreover the problematics of soft versus hard power, absolute versus relative gain, cooperating versus cheating, war versus peace are discussed. This part of the course does not go through the world history, contemporary history, main international institutions or the history of nation-states. It immediately starts with contemporary IR. The second part of the course covers less mainstream approaches, some new theories and some neglected issues about the other side of world politics. In this part, normative and ideational structures, environmental issues, problems of the developing world, gendered-biases, economic inequalities, the construction of partial knowledge, the legitimization of power politics, the representation of images, establishment of stereotypes and the reproduction of hegemony are studied critically. Moreover, new IR approaches like Queer theory and Asian IR approaches are discussed. This part of the course asks important questions and tries to find reflective answers about the role of power and hegemony, how to make IR more Green, how to de-colonialize knowledge about the world, how to make IR and politics more gender- sensitive. Students are given a chance to discuss and to apply those theories to different and more specific cases and issues. For this reason, this course is an opportunity to learn and apply international relations theories, concepts and models to the daily news and real time developments in the world. Case studies or specific issues are provided by the course literature. Thus, the course is based on active student participation. Prerequisites for this course are a course in Political Science or Contemporary World History or Philosophy of Science.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SSC2002
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: THEMES AND THEORIES
Host Institution Campus
University College Maastricht
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social Science
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REALISM IN THE REAL WORLD
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
REALISM IN THE REAL WORLD
UCEAP Transcript Title
REALISM IN WORLD
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course is designed to develop a deep appreciation for all aspects of Neorealist theory (primarily but not exclusively the theory of Kenneth Waltz) by studying how the theoretical concepts relate to real world questions that are of interest to the class. After initial lectures by the professor, EVERY aspect of the class will be handled by the students themselves. The professor's role will be limited as much as possible to providing feedback outside of the class discussion. Textbook: Kenneth Waltz, THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, USA.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ISM3531
Host Institution Course Title
REALISM IN THE REAL WORLD
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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THE CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST IN THE CONTEXT OF SHIFTING GLOBAL POLITICS
Country
Denmark
Host Institution
University of Copenhagen
Program(s)
University of Copenhagen
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST IN THE CONTEXT OF SHIFTING GLOBAL POLITICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONTMP MIDDLE EAST
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This course provides students with an understanding of the major political processes, structures, and actors shaping political developments in the contemporary Middle East. It discusses the main theoretical and analytical approaches that dominates the study of the Middle East. The course presents the students with ongoing debates as to which, if any, International Relations theory is best equipped to grasp the key dynamics of Middle East international relations or whether one must look beyond standard theories when seeking to understand the Middle East. The course uses different cases to introduce students to interactions between different types of actors and how these interactions shape Middle Eastern politics and the state. This includes transnational and local armed non-state actors such as Islamic State or the Houthis in Yemen. It relates these interactions to shifts in global politics such as US policies towards the Middle East, the growing role of China and Russia, as well as regional dynamics, most notably the effects of the regional competition between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The course focuses on political processes before, during, and after violent conflicts, often intrastate but with some form of third-party intervention. As part of this, the course investigates how asymmetric power relations play out for example as this relates to the use of drones or the use of state and non-state proxies. The course encourages students to think critically about the universality of theories and concepts including how international power relations affect and are part of ongoing struggles to frame perceptions of political events in the Middle East.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ASTK18301U
Host Institution Course Title
THE CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST IN THE CONTEXT OF SHIFTING GLOBAL POLITICS
Host Institution Campus
Social Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Political Science
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS: THE CASE OF EUROPE
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Maastricht University – University College Maastricht
Program(s)
University College Maastricht
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS: THE CASE OF EUROPE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL ECON RELATIONS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Full course description
In this course we investigate international economic relations, with a particular focus on the European Union (EU) and the euro area (EA). We discuss channels through which nations are economically connected. This involves analyzing the dynamics of international markets for products and services, labor and finance and the importance of the underlying institutional designs. We study the underlying economic theory and the way such insights have been translated into the institutional arrangements of the European Union. We discuss how effects of macroeconomic policies are transmitted from country to country through these channels and how fiscal and monetary policies can/should be coordinated to contribute to fostering economic integration. We pay attention both to the intra-European dynamics and the relation of Europe with the rest of the world.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SSC3034
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS: THE CASE OF EUROPE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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PEACE STUDIES
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
138
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PEACE STUDIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
PEACE STUDIES
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
The course provides an overview of key concepts and approaches of peace and conflict studies. It analyzes the most important problems that are central to understanding peace and conflict studies. What, for example, are the causes of war and peace? When do actors decide whether to go to war (as Russia and Ukraine did), or cooperate? The class emphasizes critical thinking and encourages students to develop negotiation skills to resolve conflicts between two parties using negotiation games that will be implemented in class.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KCPOL202
Host Institution Course Title
PEACE STUDIES
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies