International Politics and Security

Lehrinhalte

The most important schools of thought on national and international, military and political security are presented in order to gain a structured, theory-based foundation for the analysis of foreign policy and international politics. Furthermore, the most important norms of international law - both written and customary international law - are covered. In addition, legally compliant and illegal strategies of states to exert pressure on other states are discussed. Finally, students gain insight into current and recent violent conflicts in international politics.

Art der Vermittlung

face to face

Art der Veranstaltung

compulsory

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Grieco, Joseph; Ikenberry, John G.; Mastanduno, Michael (2018, 2nd ed.). Introduction to International Relations. New York: Palgrave.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Lecture, discussions

Prüfungsmethode

Written final exam

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

Europäische Wirtschaft und Unternehmensführung (Bachelor)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

WS2026

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

5 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of the course, students can: - present and interpret international politics and foreign policy in a structured way on the basis of theories - describe the different dimensions of security - recognise central norms of written international law and customary international law - describe state strategies to exert pressure on other states - distinguish between lawful and unlawful strategies of states on the basis of criteria - explain current violent conflicts and crises in a sustainable way. The learning outcomes of this course contribute mainly to the following (international) programme learning outcomes: LO 2.1.

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

0389-20-01-BB-DE-58c