授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This course will provide a general introduction to the study of International Relations. The course will focus on International Politics and International History in particular. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | Upon completion of this course, participants are expected to have: (1) attained a general understanding of the subject of International Relations; (2) attained familiarity on various theoretical concepts to analyze global issues; (3) become able to discuss in a critical and academic manner; (4) become able to write an academic essay on the subject of International Relations. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Course Schedule (based on the textbook/ch. stands for chapter)
(1) Introduction: What is International Politics (ch. 1)/Presentation Assignments
(2) The Peleponnesian War/Ethical Questions and International Politics (ch .1)
(3) Key Concepts/Levels of Analysis (ch. 2)
(4) Paradigms and Theories (ch. 2)
(5) Modern History of International Politics (1): From the 17th Century to the 19th Century (ch .3)
(6) Modern History of International Politics (2): The Origins of the First World War (ch. 3)
(7) Modern History of International Politics (3): The Interwar Years to the Second World War (ch. 4)
(8) Modern History of International Politics (4): The Cold War (ch. 5)
(9) Conflict and Cooperation in the Post-Cold War World (ch. 6)
(10) Current Flashpoints (1): Eastern Europe & the Near East (ch. 7)
(11) Current Flashpoints (2): South Asia & East Asia (ch. 7)
(12) Globalization and Interdependence (ch. 8)
(13) The Information Revolution and Transnational Actors (ch. 9)
(14) What Can We Expect in the Future? (ch. 10)
(15) Essay Submission
Each class will begin with a lecture by the course tutor, followed by a class discussion. Participants are required to complete the weekly required reading and participate in the class discussions. |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There is no precondition to take this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Evaluation will be based on the following criteria.
1. Contribution to class discussions: 50%
2. Quality of end-of-term essay: 50%
The above criteria will be added up to compile your final mark. Benchmark for a passing grade: refer to the student handbook (C grade is above 60%). |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | Joseph S Nye, Jr. and David A. Welch, Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation: An Introduction to Theory and History (Boston: Pearson, 2017/2021) ISBN: 9780137477609.
You will need to subscribe to the Pearson eTextbook service to access the textbook, or borrow it (Nagoya University Library unfortunately does not hold the newest version), or buy a paper/digital copy.
Pearson website: https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/understanding-global-conflict-and-cooperation-an-introduction-to-theory-and-history/P200000003002/9780137477609 |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Consult the "Follow Up" section at the end of each chapter of the textbook. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Complete the required reading and prepare for your presentation and class discussions. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | In-class teaching (there might be one or two classes in which the lecture will be provided through a pre-recorded video). |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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