International Security
This course covers the study of international security, which includes the historical, social, and political dynamics surrounding issues related to war, conflicts, and the pursuit of peace and stability.
The course covers the study of international security, which includes the historical, social, and political dynamics surrounding issues related to war, conflicts, and the pursuit of peace and stability. This includes both global and regional security issues, individual states' foreign and security policies, as well as domestic security issues.
The course addresses theories and debates within research on international security such as traditional military security issues, including war, new security threats, and conceptual issues regarding the meaning of security.
The language of instruction is English.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The teaching consists of seminars.
Attendance at seminars is mandatory. In case of absence, supplementation is made in accordance with the course manager's instructions. No more than a quarter of the seminars can be compensated.
For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The course description is available on Stockholm University's teaching and collaboration platform (Athena) at least one month prior the start of the course.
The instruction is given on campus or remotely, as specified for each course occasion.
Teaching is held in English.
Learning outcomes
To pass the course, the student should be able to:
- Critically present, in a detailed manner, the central theories within international security.
- Reflect in a detailed manner about the central debates within international security.
- Analyze central security issues in a detailed manner using various approaches within the study of international security.
Assessment
The course is examined through participation in mandatory seminar discussions, as well as through written assignments.
For more information, see the course description.
Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
The course literature consists of articles and chapters in e-books.
For details, please refer to the course page on the University's study and learning platform Athena.
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Contact
For general enquiries regarding applications, registration, and more:
Contact the Department's Master's Student Office: masterstudenter@ekohist.su.se
For enquiries regarding the course content:
Contact the course convenor, Maria Hellman
