6 ECTS credits
153 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 4016163FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
War and peace have the power to change world order and the daily lives we lead. This course aims to provide students with a conceptual toolkit to navigate contemporary questions in international security as perceived from a European perspective and make them familiar with key debates in strategic studies. Combining insights from history, political science, international relations and economics in an interdisciplinary spirit, this course offers students a range of lectures delivered by academics and expert policy-makers. These lectures will cover various conceptual questions (such as the causes of war, the logic of deterrence and the function of strategy) as well as geographical and thematic approaches (such as the present instability in the wider European neighbourhood, the transatlantic relationship and security in East Asia).
This course consists of weekly lectures and classroom debates. Students are expected to engage with the recommended course readings in advance of each lecture. All of the recommended readings will be posted on Canvas. Students are also expected to keep up with current events in international security via reputable media outlets such as the Financial Times or The Economist.
Teaching Methods
This description of the teaching methods is indicative, in order to assess the expected study load.
REGULAR STUDENTS
Lecture: 21 hours
Practical: 5 hours
Self: 127 hours
WORKING STUDENTS
Lecture: 4 hours (2 x 2 hours)
Practical: 2 hours (1 x 2 hours)
Self: 148 hours
Students will leave the course having acquired knowledge and skills in:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 60% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 40% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Not applicable.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Political Science: Democracy and Leadership (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Political Science: European and International Governance: Standaard traject