Course Title Mandatory Theme Course in Global Politics, Global Governance, Regionalization and State Sovereignty Seminar with lectures. = 30 hours lectures and 120 hours of preparation 5 ECTS The objective of the seminar is to enhance the ability of students to carry out independent and critical analyses of selected issues within the theme in Global Politics, Global Governance, Regionalization and State Sovereignty The course explores political, security-related and ideological links between countries and states. The significance of globalization for power relations and political stability is addressed in relation to the challenges it presents to the global system of governance. The organizations of global governance, such as the UN, NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, and sub-national units such as terrorist networks and religious and ethnic groupings are discussed in relation to the sovereignty of states and their function in global governance. None The literature for Mandatory Theme Courses comprises 900 pages, and the seminar is assessed together with the project via an oral project examination. 300 pages of the seminar literature must be included in the literature for the project.
Course Title Mandatory Theme Course in Globalization, Political Culture, Civil Society and Social Movements 3 rd Semester Seminar with lectures. = 30 hours lectures and 120 hours of preparation 5 ECTS The objective of the seminar is to enhance the ability of students to carry out independent and critical analyses of selected issues within the theme in Globalization, Political Culture, Civil Society and Social Movements The primary focus is on civil society, political culture, social integration and development. It is discussed how power relations, authorities, and political and cultural identity are constructed and challenged in situations characterized by ambiguity and conflict. The influence of organizations and institutions on the state, multilateral and bilateral development agencies and security and military organizations are placed under the magnifying glass. The role of the third sector in the creation of sustainable social and cultural development is also examined. None The literature for Mandatory Theme Courses comprises 900 pages, and the seminar is assessed together with the project via an oral project examination. 300 pages of the seminar literature must be included in the literature for the project.
Course Title Mandatory Theme Course in Global Political Economy - Globalization of Goods, Bads and Welfare Seminar with lectures. = 30 hours lectures and 120 hours of preparation 5 ECTS The objective of the seminars is to enhance the ability of students to carry out independent and critical analyses of selected issues within the theme in Global Political Economy - Globalization of Goods, Bads and Welfare. The primary focus is on civil society, political culture, social integration and development. It is discussed how power relations, authorities, and political and cultural identity are constructed and challenged in situations characterized by ambiguity and conflict. The influence of organizations and institutions on the state, multilateral and bilateral development agencies and security and military organizations are placed under the magnifying glass. The role of the third sector in the creation of sustainable social and cultural development is also examined. None The literature for Mandatory Theme Courses comprises 900 pages, and the seminar is assessed together with the project via an oral project examination. 300 pages of the seminar literature must be included in the literature for the project.
Activity Title Mandatory Project in relation to Theme Course in Global Politics, Global Governance, Regionalization and State Sovereignty Group based project writing under supervision Supervision sessions = 20 to 50 hours* Individual reading and writing = 230 to 200 hours* Group deliberations and preparations = 200 hours *Depending on group size total load is 450 hours 15 ECTS The aim of the project work is to ensure that the student can: 1. Unequivocally and convincingly define, delimit and address an issue within the theme in Global Politics, Global Governance, Regionalization and State Sovereignty 2. Demonstrate understanding and confident mastery of the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized 3. Critically and independently evaluate the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized and the chosen method/analysis strategy 4. Reflect in depth on the design of the analysis, including the operationalization of the research question 5. Carry out a well-rounded analysis, consistently utilizing a systematic application of the theoretical conceptual apparatus in relation to the project's subject area, in conformity with the project's research question and design 6. Draw relevant, interesting and well-argued conclusions on the basis of the project analysis 7. Utilize theories, concepts and methods from the selected part of the associated theme course's literature The project invites students to conduct critical, problem oriented and group based academic research within the theme Global Politics, Global Governance, Regionalization and State Sovereignty Attached Theme Course The literature for the project comprises 1300 pages which students select in consultation with their academic supervisor. 300 pages of the literature from the associated mandatory theme course must be included. The project is assessed together with the theme course via an oral project examination. Grading is based on the students ability to: 1. Identify, discuss and employ different theoretical perspectives from the theme course in relation to the project 2. Master theoretical and/or empirical issues from the theme course 3. Analyze issues in the project through independent and critical use of theories, concepts and methodologies
Activity Title Mandatory Project in relation to Theme Course in Globalization, Political Culture, Civil Society and Social Movements 3 rd Semester Group based project writing under supervision Supervision sessions = 20 to 50 hours* Individual reading and writing = 230 to 200 hours* Group deliberations and preparations = 200 hours *Depending on group size total load is 450 hours 15 ECTS The aim of the project work is to ensure that the student can: 8. Unequivocally and convincingly define, delimit and address an issue within the theme in Globalization, Political Culture, Civil Society and Social Movements Demonstrate understanding and confident mastery of the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized 9. Critically and independently evaluate the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized and the chosen method/analysis strategy 10. Reflect in depth on the design of the analysis, including the operationalization of the research question 11. Carry out a well-rounded analysis, consistently utilizing a systematic application of the theoretical conceptual apparatus in relation to the project's subject area, in conformity with the project's research question and design 12. Draw relevant, interesting and well-argued conclusions on the basis of the project analysis 13. Utilize theories, concepts and methods from the selected part of the associated theme course's literature The project invites students to conduct critical, problem oriented and group based academic research within the theme in Globalization, Political Culture, Civil Society and Social Movements Attached Theme Course The literature for the project comprises 1300 pages which students select in consultation with their academic supervisor. 300 pages of the literature from the associated mandatory theme course must be included. The project is assessed together with the theme course via an oral project examination. Grading is based on the students ability to: 4. Identify, discuss and employ different theoretical perspectives from the theme course in relation to the project 5. Master theoretical and/or empirical issues from the theme course 6. Analyze issues in the project through independent and critical use of theories, concepts and methodologies
Activity Title Mandatory Project in relation to Theme Course in Global Political Economy - Globalization of Goods, Bads and Welfare Group based project writing under supervision Supervision sessions = 20 to 50 hours* Individual reading and writing = 230 to 200 hours* Group deliberations and preparations = 200 hours *Depending on group size total load is 450 hours 15 ECTS The aim of the project work is to ensure that the student can: 14. Unequivocally and convincingly define, delimit and address an issue within the theme in Global Political Economy - Globalization of Goods, Bads and Welfare 15. Demonstrate understanding and confident mastery of the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized 16. Critically and independently evaluate the theoretical conceptual apparatus/academic literature utilized and the chosen method/analysis strategy 17. Reflect in depth on the design of the analysis, including the operationalization of the research question 18. Carry out a well-rounded analysis, consistently utilizing a systematic application of the theoretical conceptual apparatus in relation to the project's subject area, in conformity with the project's research question and design 19. Draw relevant, interesting and well-argued conclusions on the basis of the project analysis 20. Utilize theories, concepts and methods from the selected part of the associated theme course's literature The project invites students to conduct critical, problem oriented and group based academic research within the theme in Global Political Economy - Globalization of Goods, Bads and Welfare Attached Theme Course The literature for the project comprises 1300 pages which students select in consultation with their academic supervisor. 300 pages of the literature from the associated mandatory theme course must be included. The project is assessed together with the theme course via an oral project examination. Grading is based on the students ability to: 7. Identify, discuss and employ different theoretical perspectives from the theme course in relation to the project 8. Master theoretical and/or empirical issues from the theme course 9. Analyze issues in the project through independent and critical use of theories, concepts and methodologies