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Modules
The IR Online curriculum aims at providing in-depth theoretical knowledge as well as a comprehensive overview of IR related theories and topics. 14 modules are to be successfully completed. Fourteen modules, consisting of various units, each of which includes an assignment, are to be successfully completed. Credit points will be awarded for successful completion of each module (partly on the basis of group work).IR Online invites you to study the following modules:
1. Introduction and International Relations (IR) Theory
Introduction and Tools
This module introduces you to the study of IR as well as relevant working techniques and tools of the discipline. It also aims at achieving a common basis from which to proceed to the specific modules.
Theories of IR I and II
Two modules in IR theory familiarize you with prevalent approaches and theories of International Relations and their application. In addition, they review traditional theorizing in IR and critically assess new approaches.
2. Core Curriculum
Globalization
This module looks into the phenomenon of globalization. It focuses on enabling factors such as the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as well as specific issues and their consequences discussed in the context of globalization.
European Politics
You will be introduced to the political system and institutional design of the European Union and familiarized with the development of European integration. You will learn how to analyze and assess EU related issues and processes by applying different theoretical tools.
International Law
This module discusses the principles and sources of International Law as well as theoretical concepts such as international regimes, international civil society and transnational norm diffusion.
International Political Economy
This module looks at the intersections of politics and economics in international affairs and critically reflects on world trade issues and international economic institutions such as the WTO and the World Bank.
International Security
International Security assesses traditional and new security concepts. Be ready to get an overview of ''new'' security threats and "global risks" such as new forms of violence, environmental degradation, and human development issues, as well as discuss strategies of coping with these phenomena.
3. Issues of IR
Megacities - New Sites of Governance
This module focuses on megacities as new actors in world politics and new sites of governance. It furthermore deals with controversial debates such as new forms of geopolitics.
Migration, Citizenship and Identity
You will learn about different concepts of migration, citizenship, and identity as well as theoretical approaches to migration studies. In addition, you will be familiarized with various causes and consequences of migration and the identity issues arising in this context.
Culture and IR
This module focuses on the concepts and consequences of cultural issues pertaining to International Relations. Moreover, it presents new studies in cultural cognition and perception of the environment including different views of the self, the community, and the concept of individual rights.
4. Practical Training
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication conveys basic terminology as well as more specific knowledge about concepts of culture and value systems, enables participants to assess and classify examples and imparts working methods and skills relevant to real life situations.
Conflict Management
You will be introduced to the study of conflict analysis, including the concepts of and approaches towards conflict management/resolution. The module discusses the emergence, evolution and regulation of international and transnational social and cultural conflicts. In addition, it looks into specific case studies, thus applying theoretical approaches to the analysis of conflict.
Simulation
During the simulation module, you are briefed about a conflict situation in International Relations that needs to be managed within the international community. Become a delegate of a foreign country, show your communicative and intercultural competence and experience how international negotiation unfolds.
Impressions
Blended learning. Since you can access our e-learning platform anywhere and any time, you are free to decide when and where you would like to study. An internet connection is all you need.
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