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1 International Politik - Olivier Rubin (kursusansvarlig) Om kurset Uddannelse Kursustype eu-studies / forvaltning / Politik og Administration / socialvidenskab Afløsningsseminar / Stort seminar Undervisningssprog English Kursus starter Kursus slutter Eksamensform 48 timer prøve Afløsningsseminar 7,5 ECTS point: Spørgsmål udsendes pr. onsdag den 28. november kl Den færdige opgave skal afleveres i 2 printede eksemplarer senest onsdag den 30. november kl i hus Opgaven må max. fylde anslag inkl. mellemrum. Afløsningsseminar 15 ECTS point: Seminaret bestås ved en mundtlig eksamen på baggrund af en essayopgave. Essayopgaven er en individuel skriftlig opgave på højest anslag inkl. mellemrum, om et emne valgt af den studerende på grundlag af litteraturen. Essayopgaven danner grundlag og er udgangspunkt for den mundtlige prøve. Den studerende har mulighed for at indlede med et kort oplæg (maks. 3-4 minutters varinghed). Eksamen varer 20 minutter, der medvirker intern censur og der gives karakter efter 7-trins-skalaen. Essayopgaven bedømmes ikke selvstændigt, men indgår ved eksamen i den samlede bedømmelse. (vedtaget SN-F 31. okt 11. Vedtaget SN-IU 10. nov 2011) OPGAVEN AFLEVERES TIRSDAG DEN 18. DECEMBER SENEST KL Kursusdage Litteratur Målgruppe Fredage samt fredag den 2. november Se de enkelte kursusgange Kandidatstuderende på scient.adm., Politik og Administration, Socialvidenskab og EU-studies Undervisningsansvarlig Olivier Rubin ( rubin@ruc.dk ) Underviser Michael Friederich Kluth ( kluth@ruc.dk ) Olivier Rubin ( rubin@ruc.dk ) Laust Schouenborg ( lausts@ruc.dk ) Laura Horn ( lhorn@ruc.dk ) Klaas Dykmann ( dykmann@ruc.dk ) Gorm Rye Olsen ( gormrye@ruc.dk ) kursusgange Introduction and the four great debates in International Relations w/ Rubin and Schouenborg Tidspunkt 07/ kl. 10:15-12:00 This lecture provides an overview of the course together with some basic practical information. The basic field of IR is also laid out through four great debates: (i) The realist response to utopian liberalism; (ii) The behaviouralist response to traditional IR-approaches; (iii) The Neo-Marxist response to traditional IRapproaches; (iv) Post-modernist response to traditional IR-approaches. Chapter 1 and 2, pp (57 pages)

2 Colin, H. (2010) Chapter 14 - International Relations Theory and Globalisation in T. Dunne, M. Kurki & S. Smith (eds) International Relations Theories, New York: Oxford University Press, pp (19 pages) Brian Schmidt (1998) The Political Discourse of Anarchy: A Disciplinary History of International Relations, Albany, NY: SUNY Press Ole Wæver (1998) 'The Sociology of a Not So International Discipline: American and European Developments in International Relations', International Organization, Vol.52, No.4, pp Classical and Neo-classical Realism w/ Michael Kluth Tidspunkt 14/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Contemporary classical realism is associated with the works of Hans Morgenthau who formulated his theory in response to the perceived perils of liberalism and ill-fated practices of appeasement. The legacy of Morgenthau lives on in Neo-classical Realism which picks up on a number of his core ideas and expands them with more recent social science insights. In a sense Neo-classical Realism can be seen as a response to the overtly narrow focus of Neo-Realism which is the topic of the subsequent lecture. Chapter 3, pp (16 pages) Layne, C. (1993) The Unipolar Illusion Why New Great Powers Will Rise, International Security 17(4), pp (47 pages) O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, Chapter 8 "Balkanization: A Clash of Civilizations", pp (25 pages) : Randall Schweller. Unanswered Threats: A Neoclassical Realist Theory of Underbalancing. International Security 29(2) (2006): Neo-realism w/ Michael Kluth Tidspunkt 21/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Sted møde (10) Neo-Realism is currently the leading mainstream IR paradigm. It emphasise the structural properties of the international system and shares the great power focus, anarchy assumption and a preoccupation with balancing practices with other schools of Realism. Neo-Realism, however, harbours important tensions and in this lecture we shall explore the main difference between the defensive realist position of Waltz vs. the offensive position of Mearsheimer. Chapter 3, pp (22 pages) Waltz, K. (1993) The Emerging Structure of International Politics, International Security 18(2), pp (36 pages) Mearsheimer, J. (1995) The False Promise of International Institutions, International Security 19(3), pp (45 pages) : John J. Mearsheimer, "The Gathering Storm: China's Challenge to US Power in Asia," The Chinese Journal of International Politics, Vol. 3, No. 4 (Winter 2010).

3 John J. Mearsheimer, "China's Unpeaceful Rise," Current History, Vol. 105, No. 690 (April 2006), pp John J. Mearsheimer, "Power and Fear in Great Power Politics," in G.O. Mazur, ed., One Hundred Year Commemoration to the Life of Hans Morgenthau ( ) (New York: Semenenko Foundation, 2004), pp Liberalism and neo-liberalism w/ Olivier Rubin Tidspunkt 28/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Would you trust your classmate to do the right thing in a money-sharing game? Neo-liberalism demonstrates how trust and cooperation can emerge in both an anarchic class-room and international system. We will look at some of the major global trends (the spread of democratization, international organizations and global networks) that form the basis for liberalism and neo-liberalism. The basic assumptions underlying neo-liberalism and liberalism will be sketched out and contrasted. We will discuss how institutions can overcome collective action impediments and spur cooperation instead of conflict despite the existence of an anarchic system. The lecture will draw on game theory. Chapter 4, pp (32 pages) Grant, R. & Keohane, R. (2005) Accountability and Abuses of Power in World Politics, American Political Science Review, 99(1), pp (15 pages) O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, Chapter 7 "Transnationalization: A Space beyond a Place", pp (26 pages) Keohane, R.; Macedo, S. & Moravcsik, A. (2009) Democracy-Enhancing Multilateralism, International Organization 63, pp Gartzke, E. & Naoi, M. (2011) Multilateralism and Democracy: A Dissent Regarding Keohane, Macedo and Moravcsik, International Organization 65, pp Keohane, R.; Macedo, S. & Moravcsik, A. (2011) Constitutional Democracy and World Politics: A Response to Gartzke and Naoi, International Organization 65, pp O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, Chapter 2, pp (24 pages) Constructivism w/ Laust Schouenborg Tidspunkt 05/ kl. 10:15-12:00 What does it mean to conceive of international relations in social terms? This is what we will explore in this lecture, particularly the role of ideas, norms and identities and how these may constrain and guide state actions. Chapter 6, pp (22 pages) Finnemore, M. & Sikkink, K. (1998) 'International Norm Dynamics and Political Change', International Organization 52(4) pp (31 pages) Barnett, M. & Finnemore, M. (1999) 'The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations', International Organization 53(4), pp (34 pages)

4 Wendt, A. (1999) Social Theory of International Politics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; Reus-Smit, C. (1999) The Moral Purpose of the State: Culture, Social Identity, and Institutional Rationality in International Relations, Princeton: Princeton University Press; Finnemore, M (1996) National Interests in International Society, Ithaca, NY and London: Cornell University Press Guzzini, S. & Leander, A. (eds) (2006) Constructivism and International Relations: Alexander Wendt and his Critics, London: Routledge. International Organizations Tidspunkt 12/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Sted klynge (25) Underviser Klaas Dykmann ( dykmann@ruc.dk ) Margaret P. Karns/Karen A. Mingst, International Organizations. The Politics and Processes of Global Governance. Boulder/London 2010 (second edition), pp Klaas Dykmann, The History of International Organisations, Draft, pp Critical perspectives: Marxist and Gramscian approaches w/ Laura Horn Tidspunkt 19/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Can International Relations theory help us explain the growing inequalities in the world, and more importantly, provide us with an understanding of how to change them? This lecture focuses on historical materialist perspectives in IR. Formulating a critique on the previous approaches, the lecture provides an outline of the main concepts of Marxist and Gramscian perspectives, with particular attention to hegemony, classes and exploitation in the international state system. Chapter 7, pp and chapter 11, pp (38 pages) Cox, R. (1981) Social Forces, States and World Order: Beyond International Relations Theory, Millennium: Journal of International Studies 10(2), pp (29 pages) O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, chapter 5, pp (22 pages) Overbeek, H. (2000) Transnational Historical Materialism: Theories of Transnational Class Formation and World Order in Ronen Palan (ed) (2000) Global Political Economy: Contemporary Theories, London: Routledge, pp O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, chapter 3, pp (23 pages) International Society/The English School w/ Laust Schouenborg Tidspunkt 26/ kl. 10:15-12:00

5 Can international relations be understood as an international society where norms and social institutions guide the conduct of states? You will notice that this is very similar to the question posed in the constructivism lecture. Indeed, the focus of the two schools of thought does overlap to a large extent. Yet, the English School draws on a wider range of methods, including philosophy and history, and also addresses the ethical question of how states should ideally act in global politics. Chapter 5, pp (32 pages) Wight, M. (1960) 'Why is there no International Theory?', International Relations 2, pp (14 pages) Clark, I. (2009) 'Democracy in International Society: Promotion or Exclusion', Millennium, 37(3), pp (19 pages) Bull, H. (1977) The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, London: Macmillan Jackson, R. (2000) The Global Covenant: Human Conduct in a World of States, Oxford: Oxford University Press Schouenborg, L. (2012) The Scandinavian International Society: Primary Institutions and Binding Forces, , London: Routledge Bellamy, A.J. (ed.) (2005) International Society and its Critics, Oxford: Oxford University Press. Critical Perspectives: Gender approaches w/ Laura Horn Tidspunkt 02/ kl. 10:15-12:00 'Men make war, women make children' - would you agree? In this lecture we focus on the relevance of gender perspectives for understanding International Relations. We will discuss different perspectives on gender/feminism and IR by focusing on a range of different issues such as human security, terrorism and trafficking Jones, A. (1996) 'Does 'Gender' Make the World Go Round? Feminist Critiques of International Relations' Review of International Studies 22(4), pp (24 pages) Terrel, C.; Cochran, M. & Squires, J. (1996) 'Gendering Jones: feminisms, IRs, masculinities' Review of International Studies (1998), 24(2), pp (15 pages); Zalewski, M. (2010) 'Feminist International Relations: Making sense...' in Laura Shepherd (ed) (2010) Gender Matters in Global Politics: A Feminist Introduction to International Relations (London and New York: Routledge), pp (24 pages) Laura Shepherd (ed) (2010) Gender Matters in Global Politics: A Feminist Introduction to International Relations, London and New York: Routledge Ethics in International Relations w/ Olivier Rubin Tidspunkt 09/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Sted teori (80) Are we morally obliged to help those less fortunate? This lecture injects ethics in the discussion of international relations. The effect of globalization spurs novel philosophical discussions. Interdependence implies that the actions (both positive and negative) of a few can reverberate through the entire global system. Affluent citizens, therefore, might not only have a moral responsibility to aid their fellow citizens but also to aid the global poor.

6 Satz, D. (2005) What Do We Owe the Global Poor?, Ethics & International Affairs 19(1), pp (8 pages) Sen, A. (2009). The Idea of Justice, London: Allen Lane, chapter 1, pp (27 pages) Pogge, T. (2008) World Poverty and Human Rights, Cambridge: Polity Press, chapter 4, pp (27 pages) O Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. (2011) Theorizing Global Studies 1st Edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, chapter 1, pp (23 pages) Reitberger, M (2008) Poverty, negative duties and the global institutional order, Politics, Philosophy & Economics 7(4): Otteson, J. (2000) Limits on Our Obligation to Give", Public Affairs Quarterly 14(3): Nagel, T. (2005) The Problem of Global Justice, Philosophy and Public Affairs 33(2): Miller, D. (2007). National Responsibility and Global Justice (Oxford: Oxford University Press) Cullity, G. (2004) The Moral Demands of Affluence (Oxford: Oxford University Press) Conclusion: A divided discipline? w/ Laust Schouenborg Tidspunkt 16/ kl. 10:15-12:00 Sted teori (65) Tickner, A. & Wæver, O. (2009) Chapter 1- Introduction: Geocultural Epistemologies in A. Tickner & O. Wæver (eds) International Relations Scholarship Around the World, Abington: Routledge, pp (31 pages) Tickner, A. & Wæver, O. (2009) Chapter 18 - Conclusion: Worlding Where the West Once Was in A. Tickner & O. Wæver (eds) International Relations Scholarship Around the World, Abington: Routledge, pp (14 pages) Acharya, A. and Buzan, B. (2008) Why is there no non-western international relations theory? An introduction International Relations of the Asia-Pacific 7: (26 pages) Wæver, O. (2010) Chapter 15 Still a discipline After All These Debates in T. Dunne, M. Kurki & S. Smith (eds) International Relations Theories, New York: Oxford University Press, pp (19 pages) Danish Foreign Policy - ERSTATNINGSGANG Tidspunkt 23/ kl. 10:00-12:00 Sted klynge (25) Underviser Gorm Rye Olsen ( gormrye@ruc.dk ) Thorhallsson, B & A. Wivel, "Small states in the European Union: what do we know and what would we like to know?", 'Cambridge Review of International Affairs', Vol. 19, No.4, 2006, pp Larsen, H. "Danish Foreign Policy and the Balance between the EU and the US", 'Cooperation and Conflict', Vol. 44, No.2, 2009, pp Olsen, G. Rye, ""The European Union's Africa Policy: The Result of Nordicization or Europeanization?" 'Journal of European Integration', 2012 (16 pp).

7 STADS stamdata Afløsningsseminar Belastning : 15 / 7.5 ECTS Aktivitetskode : U24203 / U24204 Prøveform : mundtlig / Intern Bedømmelse : 7-trinsskala Censur : Intern censur

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