International and European Security, 7.5 credits

International and European Security, 7.5 hp

733A46

Main field of study

Political Science

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Single subject and programme course

Examiner

Per Jansson

Course coordinator

Per Jansson

Director of studies or equivalent

Lars Niklasson
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
F7MER International and European Relations, Master´s Programme 2 (Spring 2018) 201809-201813 English Linköping, Valla C
F7MSP Master´s Programme in Political Science 2 (Spring 2018) 201809-201813 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Political Science

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Master´s Programme in Political Science
  • Master´s Programme in International and European Relations

Entry requirements

Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS). Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • understand and discuss different theories and conceptualizations of security;
  • analyze contemporary security issues, in a global, regional, and specifically European context;
  • recognize and critically discuss patterns of security relations in the world;
  • analyze and discuss the development and possible futures of the European Union in a security perspective.

Course content

The main themes of the course are:

  • theoretical approaches to security;
  • the deepening and broadening scope of security studies;
  • international and European structures and institutions for security;
  • the security policy process at different levels of the international and European system;
  • the Common Security and Foreign Policy of the European Union.

Teaching and working methods

The course offers lectures which introduce and develop the content of the course. Lectures are complementary to the literature. Seminars and workshops are important aspects of the learning process and provide opportunities for mutual, critical discussions which develop attitudes and skills. Students are expected to be well prepared for lectures and to have completed assigned preparations for seminars. Students are expected to read and take in the literature independently and/or in self-organized reading groups. Language of instruction is English.

Activities which constitute elements of examination are mandatory.

Examination

The course is examined through a combination of compulsory seminars, written essay, and written examination at the end of the course.

Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

ECTS, EC

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

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