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1. General information
Course:
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Code:
51401
Type:
BASIC
ECTS credits:
9
Degree:
396 - DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
6 - FACULTY OF LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Group(s):
40  44  45 
Year:
1
Duration:
AN
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: CARLOS JAVIER GONZÁLEZ VILLA - Group(s): 40  44  45 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
San Pedro Martir
CIENCIA JURÍDICA Y DERECHO PÚBLICO
Carlos.GonzalezVilla@uclm.es

2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
CB02 (i) Applying their knowledge in their professional career; and (ii) gaining critical thinking skills allowing them to raise and support arguments and to solve issues within their field of study.
CB03 Gathering and interpreting relevant information (usually within their field of study) to reflect and give meaningful insights about relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB05 Developing the necessary learning abilities for further autonomous study.
CE01 Examining the interaction of international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals worldwide with a focus on states.
CE02 Connecting and relating historical processes and events within the current world order.
CE03 Being able to tell the difference between the various powers, roles and prerogatives of states, international organizations and non-state actors in the international arena.
CE04 Gaining knowledge of (i) world geopolitics; and (ii) the concept of international society.
CE17 (i) Being able to bring together, link and jointly examine the major contemporary political theories and the existing political systems over the last decades; and (ii) gaining knowledge of the development, structure and functioning of these systems' political bodies.
CE20 Being able to identify, fulfill and implement ethical principles guiding a civic behavior vis-à-vis the main challenges faced by the international society, including human rights, democracy, migration, equality, peace and security, and environmental degradation.
CE29 Gaining knowledge of the language and cultural specifities embedded in the working languages used in international contexts.
CG01 Researching and sorting out meaningful international information on law and economics relying on various sources (including oral, written and online sources).
CG03 Gaining in-depth knowledge of global societies and political and economic systems, including a gender perspective.
CG04 Accessing and sorting out information and documents related to the fields of study.
CG05 Being able to critically examine and discuss international affairs and current events, including a gender perspective.
CT04 Acquiring an ethical commitment and professional ethics.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Additional outcomes
Not established.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1:
  • Unit 2:
  • Unit 3:
  • Unit 4:
  • Unit 5:
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  • Unit 8:
  • Unit 9:
  • Unit 10:
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) CB02 CB03 CB05 0.96 24 N N
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures CE01 CE02 CE03 CE04 CE17 CE20 CE29 2.4 60 N N
Final test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CE01 CE02 CE03 CE04 CE17 CE20 CE29 0.24 6 Y Y
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) CB02 CB03 CB05 CT04 2.52 63 N N
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study CG01 CG03 CG04 CG05 CT04 1.6 40 N N
Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles CG01 CG03 CG04 CG05 1.28 32 N N
Total: 9 225
Total credits of in-class work: 3.6 Total class time hours: 90
Total credits of out of class work: 5.4 Total hours of out of class work: 135

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment 35.00% 0.00%
Assessment of active participation 15.00% 0.00%
Final test 50.00% 100.00%
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    Evaluation criteria not defined
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Evaluation criteria not defined

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours

Unit 1 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 2 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 3 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 4 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 5 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 6 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 7 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 8 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 9 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Unit 10 (de 10):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.4
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .6
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 6.3
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 3.2

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
 
Barbé, Esther Relaciones internacionales. Tecnos, 9788430945535 2007 Ficha de la biblioteca
Baylis, John; Smith, Steve; Owens, Patricia Baylis, John. The globalization of world politics: An introduction to international relations Oxford Universtiy Press 978-0198825548 2020  
Del Arenal, Celestino Etnocentrismo y teoría de las relaciones internacionales:una visión crítica Tecnos 9788430962082 2014  
Del Arenal, Celestino; Sanahuja, José Antonio Teorías de las Relaciones Internacionales Tecnos 9788430966899 2015  
Espinosa Antón, Francisco Javier Inventores de la paz, soñadores de Europa: siglo de la Ilust Biblioteca Nueva 978-84-9940-570-4 2012 Ficha de la biblioteca
García Picazo, Paloma (1953-) Teoría breve de relaciones internacionales ¿una anatomía del Tecnos, 978-84-309-7211-1 2017 Ficha de la biblioteca
Jackson, Robert; Sorensen, Georg Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches Oxford Universtiy Press 9780199694747 2013  
Judt, Tony1948-2010 Sobre el olvidado siglo XX Taurus 978-84-306-0674-0 2008 Ficha de la biblioteca
Kaldor, Mary La sociedad civil global: una respuesta a la guerra Tusquets 84-8310-988-3 2005 Ficha de la biblioteca
Manfredi Sánchez, Juan Luis. Diplomacia corporativa : la nueva inteligencia directiva / 978-84-9180-108-5 2018 Ficha de la biblioteca
Mangas Martín, Araceli Humanización, democracia y estado de derecho en el ordenamie Real Académia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas, 978-84-7296-350-4 2014 Ficha de la biblioteca
Mark Mazower Gobernar el mundo. Historia de una idea desde 1815. Barlin 978-84-946683-6-4 2018  
Paul Sharp Introducing International Relations Routledge 1138297674 2018 https://www.routledge.com/Introducing-International-Relations-1st-Edition/Sharp/p/book/9781138297678  
Wallerstein, Immanuel Análisis de sistemas-mundo: Una introducción Siglo XXI 9789682326042 2005  



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