Issues of International Politics

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module 3BPOW-080 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Tom Sauer Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in January Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) 3. Course content Ten current topics in international politics will be analysed in the form of lectures (some of them by guest lectures), debates by students, or visits to international organisations. Students are expected to chose one topic and write a strategic note. Some of the students also have the opportunity to actively participate as members of the discussion panels. Each of the students is supposed to actively participate during the course, either by asking informative questions or by discussing the topic in group. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) Personal work: Assignments - individual Assignments - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Written assignment: With oral presentation Discussionbased exam 6. Compulsory reading – study material 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/09/2007 15:34 tom.sauer