University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Thu and 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Thu

International Relations (IR) is a living, breathing discipline populated by people. Yet often the very people who do IR and constitute and shape the discipline are overlooked or evade reflection. This module provides an alternative, more in-depth exploration of theories of IR by focusing on some of these very people, that is, key theorists in the discipline. From classical realism to Queer IR, each week will take an IR theorist in turn and put their work under the microscope. Working through these theories and theorists in this manner enables us to trace the nuanced and particular ways that theories can be mobilised to help make sense of the complexities of international relations. Doing so also permits more engaged and sophisticated critical evaluations of who and what the discipline is.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass IR2006

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 x 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks), 2 consultation hours with Coordinator (x 12 weeks). 2 hours examination feedback in week 1 of following semester.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%


Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr L J Mills
Module teaching staff: Dr L Mills
Module coordinator email ljm33@st-andrews.ac.uk