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Power, War and Diplomacy (SZF_196)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Toms Rātfelders
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Political Science; Social Anthropology
Language:English, Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Political science
Objective
The course was designed as a master’s degree introduction course in international relations and offers students an overview of the evolution of the European and global international system from the Middle ages to the end of the Cold War.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the main developments in international relations and the political history of Europe.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to describe the basic principles of interstate relations during different historical periods.
Skills
1.Students will be able to identify the elements necessary for an in-depth analysis of international developments.
Competence
1.Students will be able to analyse the characteristics of multipolar, bipolar and monopolar international systems from a historical perspective.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia and Eurasia Studies | 1 | Master's | Required | Toms Rātfelders | |
| International Relations and Diplomacy | 1 | Master's | Required | Toms Rātfelders | |
| International Relations and Diplomacy | 1 | Master's | Required | Toms Rātfelders |
