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Cursus: GKMV16010
GKMV16010
The Modern World and States System: Comparing Historical and IR Theories
Cursus informatie
CursuscodeGKMV16010
Studiepunten (EC)5
Cursusdoelen
- Learning to assess and compare relevant historical and IR theories at a basic MA level
- Learning to operationalise these theories by preparing propositions for discussion and conducting research on the basis of a given question at a basic MA level
- Learning to present research results, both orally and in writing, in a clear and well-structured way, at a basic MA level 
Inhoud
This course examines the theories and concepts designed to explain the nature of contemporary international relations, and how the modern world and its state system developed throughout history. This course enquires into the nature of international politics, questioning the role of theory and of history in advancing our understanding of it. The course relies on books by prominent authors, who analysing the international state system, or international society, from different perspectives. The focus will be on the emergence of the modern state, the correlation between the nation state and capitalism, the subsequent stages of development of the state system, the implications of humanitarian rules and values, the most recent developments in this field, as well as a view towards the future – one in which non-state actors, transnational networks and global organizations seem to be the key protagonists. This course aims to provide students with a range of concepts, ideas and perspectives on the evolution of international politics.
 
   
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