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POL100ZA(政治学 / Politics 100)
Introduction to International Relations

Takeshi Yuzawa

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code A6165
Previous Class code
Previous Class title (Introduction to International Relations I)
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火4/Tue.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S502
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
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Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
International Relations-Politics-Tourism
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
Social Sciences
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 100-level Introductory Courses
International Relations and Governance

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Outline and objectives

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the study of International Relations (IR). It mainly examines key concepts and theories of IR, as well as contemporary issues in world politics.

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, the management of international economic relations, and globalization and economic development; (3) To enable students to acquire the ability to form their own answers to enduring and contemporary questions in international relations.

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”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

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 provides the foundation for all other IR related courses, such as Foreign Policy Analysis, International Security, the International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, and Seminar in International Relations. The first half of the course will explore key concepts and theories of IR, such as Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism to enhance students' understanding of the dynamic mechanisms of world politics. The second half of the course will examine contemporary issues in world politics, such as war and conflicts, the roles of international law and organizations, the rise of non-state actors, interaction between states and markets in the world economy, and the prospects of international order.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

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。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction:
What is International Relations?

Introduction:
What is International Relations?

2[対面/face to face]:The Evolution of a State System

Examining the evolution of a state system

3[対面/face to face]:Realism I

Examining the realist tradition in IR (Classical realism)

4[対面/face to face]:Realism 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 face]:Liberalism I

Examining the liberal tradition in IR (Utopian liberalism, Sociological liberalism) and conducting a case study

6[対面/face to face]:Liberalism II +(Case study: International relations of Europe)

Examining the liberal tradition in IR (Interdependence liberalism, Institutionalism, Democratic peace theory)

7[対面/face to face]:Constructivism + (Case study

Providing an overview of constructivist approaches to IR and conducting a case study.

8[対面/face to face]:Review and Mid-term essay preparation

Review of major topics covered by week 2-6

9[対面/face to face]:Global Conflicts and War

Analyzing the causes and nature of
contemporary international
conflicts

10[対面/face to face]:International Laws and Organizations in World Politics

Examining the roles of
international laws and organizations
in the maintenance of international
order

11[対面/face to face]:Non-state actors and challenges to the state system

Examining the roles and effects of
non-state actors in world politics

12[対面/face to face]:States and Markets in the World Economy (International Political Economy)

Examining theories of international political economy to understand the subject

13[対面/face to face]:The Prospects of an International Order

Examining prospects for an international
order

14[対面/face to face]:Review and Final-term essay preparation

Review of major topics covered by week 9-13

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.

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,

References

Baylis, John, Smith, Steve and Owens, Patricia. (eds), The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, Ninth edition. Oxford University Press, 2023.

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. Seventh edition. CQ Press, 2020.

Grading criteria

Contribution to class discussion, (10%), Mid-term essay (45%), Final essay (45%)

Changes following student comments

Handouts to be provided in a timely manner.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Some course materials will be delivered via Hoppii.

Others

None

Prerequisite

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