Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6169
Previous Class code
Previous Class title (Introduction to International Relations I)
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S601
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title ×
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
Social Sciences
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 100-level Introductory Courses
International Relations and Governance

【授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか) / Outline and objectives】
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the study of International Relations (IR). It mainly examines the major theories of IR and IPE, including as realism, liberalism, constructivism, economic liberalism, mercantilism, and (neo)marxism (dependency theory).

【到達目標 / Goal】
The course objectives are: (1) To enable students to develop a broad understanding of the concepts and theories of IR; (2) To enable students to utilize the concepts and theories of IR for analyzing enduring questions in IR, such as war and peace, conflict, the rise of non-state actors, the role of international laws and organizations, economic interdependence and globalization, and development and underdevelopment in the Third World; (3) To enable students to acquire the ability to form their own answers to enduring and contemporary questions in international relations.

【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか(該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連) / Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?】
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English

【授業の進め方と方法 / Method(s)】 (学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )
In terms of the topics covered, this course provides the foundation for all other IR related courses, such as World Politics, International Security, the International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, and Seminar (International Relations B). This course will focus on major concepts and theories of IR, such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, economic liberalism, economic nationalism, and dependency theory. In order to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the dynamic mechanisms of international politics, it is necessary to master the key concepts and theories of IR. This is because IR theories, which are built on the accumulated knowledge of scholars over many years, offer us a tool to simplify complicated international phenomena.
Comments for assignments are given during class and office hours.

【アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes

【フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No

【授業計画 / Schedule】
授業形態 / methods of teaching:対面/face to face
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

回 / No. 各回の授業形態予定 / methods of teachingテーマ / Theme 内容 / Contents
1 オンライン/onlineIntroduction:
What is International Relations?
Introduction:
What is International Relations?
2 対面/face to faceKey Concepts of IR Presenting major concepts of IR
3 対面/face to faceRealism I Examining the realist tradition in IR (Classical realism)
4 対面/face to faceRealism II + (Case study: International relations of East Asia) Examining the realist tradition in IR (Neo-realism) and conducting a case study
5 対面/face to faceLiberalism I Examining the liberal tradition in IR (Utopian liberalism, Sociological liberalism) and conducting a case study
6 対面/face to faceLiberalism II +(Case study: International relations of Europe) Examining the liberal tradition in IR (Interdependence liberalism, Institutionalism, Democratic peace theory)
7 対面/face to faceReview and Mid-term essay preparation Review of major topics covered by week 2-6
8 対面/face to faceConstructivism + (Case study) Providing an overview of constructivist approaches to IR and conducting a case study.
9 対面/face to faceIR analysis method (Advanced case study) Learning how to use IR theories for analyzing major IR issues.
10 対面/face to faceTheories of International Political Economy (IPE) I Examining theories of international political economy (Mercantilism, Economic liberalism)
11 対面/face to faceTheories of International Political Economy (IPE) II Examining theories of international political economy (Neo-Marxism, Dependency theory, World System theory)
12 対面/face to faceContemporary issue I(Development and Underdevelopment) Studying a contemporary issue in IPE (Development and Underdevelopment in the Third World).
13 対面/face to faceContemporary issue II (Economic globalization) Studying a contemporary issue in IPE (Economic globalization).
14 対面/face to faceReview and Final-term essay preparation Review of major topics covered by week 10-12

【授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等) / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
Students are required to have pored over the required readings before attending the lectures. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

【テキスト(教科書) / Textbooks】
Jackson, Robert and Sorensen, George. Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Eighth edition. Oxford University Press, 2022.

Grieco, Joseph , Ikenberry, John G and Mastanduno, Michael. Introduction to International Relations: Perspectives, Connections, and Enduring Questions. Third edition, Red Globe Press, 2022,

【参考書 / References】
Dunne, Tim, Kurki, Milja and Smith, Steve. (eds), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Fifth edition, Oxford University Press, 2021.

Nau, Henry R. Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, Ideas. Sixth edition. CQ Press, 2018.

Baylis, John, Smith, Steve and Owens, Patricia. (eds), The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, Eighth edition. Oxford University Press, 2020.

Martin, Griffiths, Callaghan, Terry O’and Roach, Steven C. International Relations: The Key Concepts, Third edition. Routledge, 2013.

【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Contribution to class discussion, (10%), Mid-term essay (45%), Final essay (45%)

【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
Handouts to be provided in a timely manner.

【学生が準備すべき機器他 / Equipment student needs to prepare】
Some course materials will be delivered via Hoppii.

【その他の重要事項 / Others】
None

【Prerequisite】
ESOP students wishing to take part in this course should have adequate English skills to complete the course work and assignments.