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International Relations Theory

Module code: POL251A

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Prof Jean-Francois Drolet

This is the core second-year module for International Relations students. Through deep, careful and critical engagement with primary texts, it introduces students to key thinkers in and the main currents of International Relations theory: liberalism; realism; the English School; constructivism; Marxism; post-structuralism; post-colonialism; and feminism. The module covers the most fundamental questions in international politics: why do war and suffering persist? Can we hope for a better future? If so, how can we get there? If not, what should we do instead?

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5

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