esade

Introduction to International Relations (2225.YR.014058.1)

Datos generales

Tipo:

 OPT

Curso:

 1

Periodo:

 S semestre

Créditos ECTS:

 3 ECTS

Profesorado:

Grupo Profesor Departamento Idioma
Year 1 Gemma Lligadas González Derecho ENG

Prerrequisitos

None.

Conocimientos previos

Students are required to have some general knowledge of politics and international affairs. They are expected to follow current international events.

Distribución de la carga de trabajo

50% In-class activities; 50% Individual study

Contribución de la asignatura al programa

For students interested in international affairs, it is important to understand the main theories that explain International Relations. This course introduces these principal theories and key concepts. Having this knowledge allows students to understand different theoretical perspectives and to use different tools to analyze particular issues and current events in the international system.

Objetivos de aprendizaje de la asignatura

At the end of the course, students should:
- Know the main theoretical approaches to international relations
- Be able to engage critically with different IR theories
- Be able to analyze current events in a theoretically informed way.

Contenidos

1. General Introduction to IR Theory

2. Classical Realism (IR Theory)

3. Structural Realism (IR Theory)

4. Liberal IR Theory

5. Neoliberalism (IR Theory)

6. The English School (IR Theory)

7. Constructivism (IR Theory)

8. Marxist IR Theory and Critical Theory

9. Normative IR Theories (Poststructuralism, Feminist IR Theory, Postcolonialism, Green IR Theory...)

10. Application of IR Theory to a Case

Metodología

The classes will be taught as lectures in which interactive elements are integrated. The active participation of students is strongly encouraged. To participate actively, it is essential to read the provided literature before the sessions.

Criterios de evaluación

Online quizzes: After Session 3, Session 5, Session 7 and Session 9 a brief online multiple-choice quiz (10 random questions from a question pool) will be opened for one week that covers the content of the previous two lectures. These quizzes will provide a continuous assessment of the learning process. Each online quiz (2.5 percent of final grade) will have ten multiple- choice questions. Every correct answer gives one point for the grade (e.g. eight correct answers is an 8.0).

Group work: In preparation for Session 10, the students will have to write in groups of three, a brief op-ed about the empirical case, which will be discussed in class (500 words max). This op-ed has to be based on an IR theoretical approach. The idea of this activity is that students learn how to connect the theories to real-life events. The content of S10 will be decided on relatively short notice to relate the class to current events.The grade for the group work will be given by the professor. The exact grading criteria will be uploaded to myCampus.

Participation: The participation grade is based on proactive engagement in class. A high degree of preparation and participation is important to achieve the best learning experience for all students. A low attendance rate can influence the participation grade negatively.

Final exam: The exam at the end of the course will be a multiple-choice test, which covers all topics of the course.The test will have 40 questions. Each question counts equally for the final grade.
According to the regulations of ESADE's Law Faculty, students must attend at least 80 percent of the classes (eight sessions) to have the right to take the exam. To be eligible for the retake exam, the student must have attended at least 50 percent (five sessions) of the course.

In case students cannot attend a class, they must inform the professor by email at least one week in advance (except in justifiable special cases). Accepted reasons for class absence include (I) illness, (II) major life events (births and deaths), (III) ESADE activities for which the student has the written approval from the Program Direction. In other cases, the professor will decide. As a general rule, any event that can be scheduled at a different day and time (personal trips, job interviews, doctor's appointments etc.) does not count as a justified reason.

In order to pass the course, a student needs at least a 5.0 in the Final Exam. If a student has a lower grade, this grade will be their final course grade in the final registry of grades. If the student scores a higher grade than 5.0 in the retake-exam, the final grade will also include the continuous assessment elements.

All written work has to be submitted online on myCampus. The assignments will be controlled with anti-plagiarism software. For the sake of fairness, no late assignments are accepted, unless you have arranged an accommodation in advance with the professor.

In case the responsible authorities impose any restrictions on teaching activities this teaching guide may be modified to address the new situation.

Horarios y secciones

Grupo Profesor Departamento
Year 1 Gemma Lligadas González Derecho

Horario Year 1

Del 15/2/2023 al 10/5/2023:
Cada miércoles de 15:00 a 17:00. (Excepto: 5/4/2023)