lspri2325  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

5 credits
15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Liegeois Michel; Prelz Oltramonti Giulia (compensates Liegeois Michel);
Language
French
Main themes
The main aspects treated in the seminar will be: - The role of theories in IR; - The evolution of theories in IR; - Using theries for research design in IR; - Research methods in IR.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 This seminar will draw out the course SPRI 2080 Théories des Relations internationales. By the end of the seminar, the students will be able to handle the main theories of International Relations (IR) as well as their related concepts. They will be able to use them in an articulate process in order to analyze International politics.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Content 1. Theories in IR 2. Genealogy of theories in IR 3. Vade mecum of research design in IR 4. Individual case study Methods - Oral course with slideshows; - iCampus: slideshows, readings, links to explore; - Individual essay: analyze of a case study.
Other information
Pre-requisite - SPRI2080 Théories des Relations internationales (or similar) Assessment Oral presentation, discussion, activity during the seminar; Individual written analysis Materials - Slideshows - iCampus - Readings References Henry R. NAU, Perspectives in International Relations, CQ Press, Washington DC, 2009. Dario Battistella, Théories des Relations internationales, Paris, Presses de Science Po, 2001.
Faculty or entity
PSAD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Sociology

Master [120] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations