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This course offers an introduction to the main paradigms in international relations and the analysis of foreign policy and diplomacy.
DIPL401 is intended to introduce students to the most important paradigms and themes in international relations and some aspects of diplomacy. Those with a strong undergraduate background in international relations may not need this material. The course is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the theory and practice of international relations and diplomacy. We begin with the three standard paradigms of international relations (realism, liberalism, and constructivism), covering the basics and some more recent literature analysing the changes brought about by the end of the Cold War and the rising tide of globalisation. We then turn to some of the analysis of diplomacy and statecraft, as we seek to understand the ways that the international system works. Here our focus is on the relationship between International Relations theory and the practice of statecraft.
Students enrolled in this course will learn key paradigms employed in the study of International Relations. They will learn some concepts used in studying international relations, diplomacy, and statecraft, with a particular focus on the relationship between academe and its paradigms and practitioners and their practice. Readings and assignments are designed to encourage students to think carefully about this relationship, while learning some aspects of the ways that both academics and practitioners think and write.
Subject to the approval of the Programme Director
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This course is being held in Locke 611a (access is via the kitchen)
James Ockey
You should also be aware that all work is subject to additional assessment at the examiners meeting. You are required to return all your work at the end of the year to the programme, so that it can be reassessed if necessary.
Readings will be available on Learn, in the case of book chapters, or through the library catalogue in the case of journal articles. (The easiest way to find the journal articles is to cut and paste the journal title into the library catalogue search engine. If you have trouble, you should contact me for assistance.)
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Domestic fee $845.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .