BA International Studies
International Relations
Spring 2021-2022
Dr Lindsay Black
Professor André W.M. Gerrits
, In this lecture:
1) Information on the course
2) The changing nature of global politics after the Cold War
3) Real-world politics and the study of international relations:
How changes in global politics may encourage us to think differently about how to approach internation
relations and world politics theoretically.
, Global politics and international relations since the Cold War (pos
1991)
An interdisciplinary course on international politics, from different disciplinary angles and traditions (His
Political Science, IR) and area specializations…
Linkages between:
1. Global, regional and national developments
2. Theoretical approaches and real-world issues and policies
3. Western and non-western perspectives on global politics
4. International Relations and International Studies
, The format of the course
✓ Lectures, by Lindsay Black and André Gerrits (see ‘Lectures Guidelines’ on Brightspace)
Questions and comments:
• Brightspace: Discussion Board and two Live Room
• March 7 (11:15 – 13:00) – Dr. Black’s first three lectures
• March 14 (11:15 – 13:00) – Prof. Gerrits’ first three lectures
✓ Tutorials, by Natalie Donner, et al. (see Tutorial Syllabus)
✓ Recommended and required readings (required readings will be examined)
✓ End-term examination of lectures
International Relations
Spring 2021-2022
Dr Lindsay Black
Professor André W.M. Gerrits
, In this lecture:
1) Information on the course
2) The changing nature of global politics after the Cold War
3) Real-world politics and the study of international relations:
How changes in global politics may encourage us to think differently about how to approach internation
relations and world politics theoretically.
, Global politics and international relations since the Cold War (pos
1991)
An interdisciplinary course on international politics, from different disciplinary angles and traditions (His
Political Science, IR) and area specializations…
Linkages between:
1. Global, regional and national developments
2. Theoretical approaches and real-world issues and policies
3. Western and non-western perspectives on global politics
4. International Relations and International Studies
, The format of the course
✓ Lectures, by Lindsay Black and André Gerrits (see ‘Lectures Guidelines’ on Brightspace)
Questions and comments:
• Brightspace: Discussion Board and two Live Room
• March 7 (11:15 – 13:00) – Dr. Black’s first three lectures
• March 14 (11:15 – 13:00) – Prof. Gerrits’ first three lectures
✓ Tutorials, by Natalie Donner, et al. (see Tutorial Syllabus)
✓ Recommended and required readings (required readings will be examined)
✓ End-term examination of lectures
