The course aims to present both the material and the formal object of international relations. The presentation of paradigms, theories and approaches is organised around three groups, namely the actors (state and non-state), the nature of their interactions or strategies (cooperative or competitive) and, finally, the framework (structures, norms, institutions) in which these are deployed. Particular attention is paid to the practical application of these concepts.
The theory and discipline of international relations; liberalism, realism, constructivism, postmodernism, critical theory, and international debates (war, peace, justice, culture).
Students are assessed at several levels, taking into account both active participation and mastery of the course content. This assessment combines the results of the oral examination (2/3 of the final mark) and those of the practical work (1/3 of the final mark).
The oral examination lasts around fifteen minutes and includes preparation time. It consists of three/four questions and, if necessary, points of clarification. These questions require knowledge of the concepts, how they are used in the various theories and how they may be used in international practice.
The average of the work done in practical sessions counts for 1/3. Participation in these assignments is compulsory. There are no exceptions to this rule. A student who fails an examination because of insufficient participation in practical work has no choice but to make the same effort in the oral examination as is required to pass the course as a whole. In other words, the mark obtained for participation is automatically renewed in the event of a second session.
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