Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6289
Previous Class code
Previous Class title (Introduction to International Relations II)
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S601
Grade 2~4
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) 200-level Intermediate Courses(中級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 200-level Intermediate Courses
International Relations and Governance

【授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか) / Outline and objectives】
This course examines enduring questions of world politics, including rivalry and competition among great powers, rising ethnic and religious conflicts, the role of international law and organizations, growing economic interdependence and the effects of globalization, the rise of non-state actors and their challenges to state sovereignty, and the prospects of world order.

【到達目標 / Goal】
The course objectives are: (1) To enable students to utilize the concepts and theories of IR to analyze major events, actors and structures in world politics, e.g., the state, war, rising ethnic and religious conflicts, the role of international law and organizations, globalization, the rise of non-state actors and the prospects of world order; (2) To enable students to acquire the ability to form their own answers to enduring questions in world politics.

【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. )
This course consists of three major sections. In the first section, students will learn various analytical tools indispensable for deeply understanding enduring questions of world politics. Students then will utilize those analytical tools to examine the origin and process of major wars during the twenty century, namely World Wars I and II, and the Cold War. In this task, students will be required to give a group presentation. In the final section, students will examine contemporary issues, including rising intrastate conflicts in the post-Cold War era, the roles of international law and organizations, the rise of non-state actors, and the prospects of world order.
Comments for assignments are given during class and office hours.

“Introduction to International Relations” and "World Politics" are best seen as an inseparable pair of courses that will provide students with an overview of the field of IR. For this reason, it is recommended that students wishing to enroll in this course first pass "Introduction to International Relations".

【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 Introduction
2 対面/face to faceAnalytical tools I Learning analytical tools for examining world politics.
3 対面/face to faceAnalytical tools II Learning analytical skill for examining world politics.
4 対面/face to faceWorld War I (1) Analyzing the causes of World War I from theoretical perspectives
5 対面/face to faceWorld War I (2) Analyzing the process of World War I from theoretical perspectives
6 対面/face to faceWorld War II (1) Analyzing the causes of World War II from theoretical perspectives
7 対面/face to faceWorld War II (2) Analyzing the process of World War II from theoretical perspectives
8 対面/face to faceThe Cold War (1) Analyzing the origin of the Cold War from theoretical perspectives
9 対面/face to faceThe Cold War (2) Analyzing the end of the Cold War from theoretical perspectives
10 対面/face to faceInternational Conflicts in the Post-Cold War Era Analyzing the causes and nature of contemporary international conflicts
11 対面/face to faceThe Roles of International Law and Organization Examining the roles of international law and organization in the maintenance of international order
12 対面/face to faceNon-state actors and challenges to sovereignty Examining the roles and effects of non-state actors in world politics
13 対面/face to faceProspects for a World Order I Examining prospects for a world order
14 対面/face to faceProspects for a World Order II/The final essay preparation Examining prospects for a world order/preparing to write the final essay

【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 assigned readings before attending class lectures. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

【テキスト(教科書) / Textbooks】
No textbook will be used. However, students are required to read some chapters of the books listed in the reference section.

【参考書 / References】
Nye, Joseph S, Jr and Welch, David A. Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation: An Introduction to Theory and History. Tenth edition. Pearson Education, 2016.

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

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

Nau, Henry R. Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, Ideas. Seventh edition. CQ Press, 2020.

Dunne, Tim, Kurki, Milja and Smith, Steve (eds), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Fourth edition. Oxford University Press, 2016.

【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Contribution to class discussion and group presentation(40%), Final Essay (60%)
Regarding a group presentation, the performance of each student will also be assessed by the Group Evaluation Form. Students in the same presentation group will be required to evaluate each other independently and confidentially so that the instructor can effectively assess individual contribution to the group.

【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 provided via the Hoppii.

【その他の重要事項 / Others】
Students need to have a basic knowledge of International Relations theories in order to successfully complete major course assignments. It is hence recommended that students wishing to enroll in this course first pass "Introduction to International Relations".

【Prerequisite】
None.