Kursusinformation

Kursets navn: Internationale relationer ift. Den spansksprogede verden

Placering

Kursusansvarlig: Malayna Raftopoulos-Chavarría

Underviser: Octavio Ruiz Santillán

Undervisningssprog: Spanish or English

Viden om: Knowledge of: Historical development within the Spanish-speaking world's international relations. Theories and methods in modern society, and international relations with special reference to the Spanish-speaking world. Comparative social studies and intergovernmental relations concern-ing, inter alia international organizations and human rights. Political communication in the international political processes and relationships.

Færdigheder i: To present knowledge of the above disciplines in a clear, structured and understandable form. To participate actively in the analysis and discussion of issues in the field.

Kompetencer til:  to analyze and on a scientific basis to relate to historical and contemporary issues with-in the Spanish-speaking world's international relations.

Undervisningens organisering: to analyze and on a scientific basis to relate to historical and contemporary issues with-in the Spanish-speaking world's international relations.

Fagindhold og sammenhæng med øvrige moduler/semestre

This module provides an introduction to the field of international relations by examining some of the key issues in contemporary world politics. After introducing core concepts and themes – for example, the idea and history of the international system of states and international society, transnational and global society, along with the concepts of conflict and co-operation among states and non-state ac-tors – the module examines a number of immediate and chronic issues in world politics.

Scope and Expected Performance (1 ECTS corresponds to 27 work hours for the student)
16 teaching hours.
80 hours preparation of common training materials
39 hours preparation of presentations by students - including self-searching and reading of relevant literature.
In 135 hours for the entire module - equivalent to 5 ECTS.

Applied and Recommended Readings: See moodle for week by week reading lists

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats: 5 ECTS (135 timer)

Eksamen

Active participation. (80% attendance; implementation of group and / or working in pairs organized in connection to the course).

Alternatively: Written assignment on a minimum of 6 and maximum 8 pages.