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The preliminary requirements in order to take part in this workshop, refer to the general knowledge concerning main factors and aspects ruling the international relations in the era of globalization or de-globalization. It is also highly recommended to track current, international developments and know the history particularly after the Second World War and the Cold War that might influence on a contemporary perspective. The general knowledge on global studies and the globalization process, geopolitics, economy, and political science might be also very helpful.
The aim of this workshop is to set basic aspects of Global Studies, including historical background and evolution process. It will show various angles of theoretical, conceptual analysis and trends in this field of studies. Finally, it will bring closer the necessary definitions and approaches that may enable students to distinguish Global Studies from other existing disciplines. The presented literature might be also changed by the teacher and the final list with positions in electronic versions or hard copies will be provided a week before the exact meeting.
The structural framework of the workshop:
All workhops are scheduled for Mondays in the academic year 2019/2020 (with the accordance to below dates and hours). Any possible changes will be announced by the teacher before each meeting. Exact rooms will be provided soon. Students should not use and prepare any position from the presented literature before first meeting.
1. 07.10.2019 (1,5 h): Introduction 15.30-17.00
2. 21.10.2019 (1,5 h): Basics of Global Studies (GS) 15.30-17.00
3. 04.11.2019 (2 h): The Great European Disaster Movie – discussion 15.30-17.30
4. 18.11.2019 (1,5 h): Debate: Are we now living in a globalizing or de-globalizing world? 15.30-17.00
5. 09.12.2019 (1,5 h): The UN System and global security in the post-Cold War era 15.30-17.00
6. 13.01.2020 (1,5 h): Theorizing Global Studies and global challenges 15.30-17.00
7. 27.01.2020 (2 h): Case studies and presentation of students projects 15.30-17.30
Final assessment
Proposed and facultative methods and technics for students presentations:
Strucutre of students projects:
Selected topics – students presentations:
Student can correctly interpret basic phenomena (cultural, political, legal and economic ones) that occur within contemporary international relations. Student on the basis of organized knowledge can construct elementary scenarios of development of processes and phenomena in the area of Global Studies.
The main assumption of this course is to expand knowledge about divers and basic analytical and theoretical aspects and concepts regarding Global Studies. This crucial assumption will be achieved through the following workshop teaching methods listed below:
The participation in the workshop of Introduction to Global and Security Studies is mandatory for all students. Students are expected to keep up with reading materials and conclusions presented during workshops. During workshops students should be active. The evaluation of each students will be based upon their participation in debates and other proposed forms of the course. Students will be also asked to prepare and present case studies of various phenomenon and processes devoted to Global Studies. The final evaluation will be based on students attendance and contribution to all proposed activities and debates. Due to the fact that the workshop will last 15 hours, only one absence is possible.