- Docente: Sonia Lucarelli
- Credits: 10
- Language: English
- Moduli: Sonia Lucarelli (Modulo 1) Sonia Lucarelli (Modulo 2) (Modulo 3)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2) Traditional lectures (Modulo 3)
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
First cycle degree programme (L) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
First cycle degree programme (L) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
First cycle degree programme (L) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
First cycle degree programme (L) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8048)
Learning outcomes
An introductory course to the analysis of international politics and of foreign policy, 'International relations' provides the students with the basic knowledge and skills to investigate international relations at both the theoretical and empirical levels. At the end of the course, students are expected to be familiar with the current debates in IR theories; to have acquired core skills to intepret key political processes at the international, supranational and transnational levels; to have developed the ability to apply such knowledge towards the understanding of selected outcomes in international politics, also in conjunction with concepts derived from other subjcet matters in their curricula.
Course contents
The course is organized in lectures and seminars, as detailed in the following program. Lectures (26+ hours in remote on MS TEAMS) aim to introduce students to the core tenets of the discipline. Seminars aim to provide occasions for in-depth discussions of class materials and exercises. The division into lessons and seminars is specified in the program that follows. For the seminar section, students will be divided into 3 groups according to their preferences and according to rules concerning the current pandemic emergency: one group will do the seminar in classroom (12 hours) and two groups will do the seminar remotely on MS TEAMS (12 +12 hours).Therefore, a total of 38 classroom hours are scheduled for each student. However, students are required to dedicate additional hours to carefully read the assigned material before the session and - in the case of seminars - active participation through presentations of existing scholarship and case studies will also be expected. Regardless of the health-related conditions and the specific organization of the course, students will be able to follow the lessons of the entire course remotely on MS TEAMS.
CALENDAR
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LECTURES (ALL THE STUDENTS - ONLINE)
Monday,1 March 15:00
INTRODUCTION AND ORIGINS OF THE DISCIPLINE
Tuesday, 2 March 15:00
INTRODUCTION AND ORIGINS OF THE DISCIPLINE
Friday, 5 March 13:00
REALISM
Monday, 8 March 15:00
REALISM
NB: Tuesday, 9 March 15:00 - NO CLASS!
Friday,12 March 13:00
REALISM
Monday, 15 March 15:00
LIBERALISM
Tuesday,16 March 15:00
LIBERALISM
Friday, 19 March 13:00
LIBERALISM
Monday, 22 March 15:00
LIBERALISM and ENGLISH SCHOOL
Tuesday, 23 March 15:00
The United States, China and the future of the international order, through the lenses of the English School - GUEST SPEAKER PROF. MATTEO DIAN
Friday, 26 March 13:00
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Monday, 29 March 15:00
POST-POSITIVISM
Tuesday, 30 March 15:00
FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
Friday 9 April 13:00
IPE
Monday 12 April 15:00
1st MID-TERM EXAM
(on all the topics studied with the exception of IPE)
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SEMINARS
GROUP 1 (PRESENCE AULA 15 TH, unless otherwise written) PROF. LUCARELLI
Tuesday, 13 April 15:00
Topic: REALISMS
Compulsory reading:
John J Mearsheimer, “China's Unpeaceful Rise”,Current History; Apr 2006; vol. 105, n. 690, pp. 160-162, available at: https://www.mearsheimer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A0051.pdf
Charles Glaser, “Will China's Rise Lead to War?”,Foreign Policy,March/April 2011, vol 90, n. 2, pp: 80-91. Available at:https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.unibo.it/stable/25800459?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents WITH YOUR UNIBO CREDENTIALSTucydidestrap - Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XewnyUJgyA4
Tuesday, 20 April 15:00
Topic 2: THE CRISIS OF THE LIBERAL ORDER
Compulsory reading:
Daniel Deudney; G. John Ikenberry, Liberal World: The Resilient Order, 97 Foreign Affairs 16 (2018), available at:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-06-14/liberal-world
Amitav Acharya "After Liberal Hegemony: The Advent of a Multiplex World Order" September 8, 2017 Ethics and International Affairs, available at:https://www.ethicsandinternationalaffairs.org/2017/multiplex-world-order/
Sonia Lucarelli, “The EU in the Post-Liberal Era: A Challenge with Global Roots, in A. Colombo e P. Magri,The end of a World. The decline of the Liberal Order, Milano Ledizioni LediPublishing, 2019, available at:
https://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/end-world-decline-liberal-order-22545
Tuesday, 27 April 15:00
Topic 3: THE TRANSFORMATION OF SECURITY
Compulsory reading:
P.D.Williams and M.McDonald“An Introduction to Security Studies”, in Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonald (eds) Security Studies, an Introduction, 3rd edition.2018: Introduction; Ch. 3 - Constructivisms; Ch. 7 - Critical Theory.
Tuesday, 4 May 15:00
Topic 4: EUROPEAN SECURITY INSTITUTIONS
Compulsory reading:
E. Lazarou,Peace and Security in 2020. Overview of EU action and outlook for the future, European Parliament, Chapter 1, pp. 8-28, available at:https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2020/652041/EPRS_STU(2020)652041_EN.pdf
Basic background info on the EU:https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/ac0a88a6-4369-11ea-b81b-01aa75ed71a1/language-en ;https://europa.eu/european-union/topics/foreign-security-policy_en
Monday, 10 May 15:00, NB: ALL ONLINE
"The EU's Strategic Autonomy and Trade Policy”
Guest Lecture by Prof. Fabrizio Botti and Dr. Ettore Greco (IAI)
Tuesday, 11 May 15:00
Topic 5: IDENTITY, CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Compulsory reading:
On Orientalism - video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVC8EYd_Z_g
Huntington, S. (1993) “The Clash of Civilizations?,” Foreign Affairs. 72, no. 3. available in this collection:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/system/files/c0007.pdf
Haynes, J. (2018) "Huntington’s ‘Clash of Civilizations’ Today: Responses and Developments", in D. Orsi (ed),The ‘Clash of Civilizations’ 25 Years On: A Multidisciplinary Appraisal, E-International relations Publishing, online:https://www.e-ir.info/publication/the-clash-of-civilizations-25-years-on-a-multidisciplinary-appraisal/
Monday 17 May 15:00, NB: ALL ONLINE
TERRORISM - Guest lecture by prof. Silvia D’AMATO
Tuesday, 18 May 15:00
TOPIC 6: DISCUSSION OF THE PAPERS
Students are expected to discuss the assigned papers with the rest of the class.
SEMINARS GROUP 2 (ONLINE) – PROF. LUCARELLI
Friday, 16 April 13:00
TOPIC 1: REALISMS
Compulsory reading:
John J Mearsheimer, “China's Unpeaceful Rise”,Current History; Apr 2006; vol. 105, n. 690, pp. 160-162, available at: https://www.mearsheimer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A0051.pdf
Charles Glaser, “Will China's Rise Lead to War?”,Foreign Policy,March/April 2011, vol 90, n. 2, pp: 80-91. Available at:https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.unibo.it/stable/25800459?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents WITH YOUR UNIBO CREDENTIALS
Tucydidestrap - Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XewnyUJgyA4
Friday,23 April 13:00
TOPIC 2: THE CRISIS OF THE LIBERAL ORDER
Compulsory reading:
Daniel Deudney; G. John Ikenberry, Liberal World: The Resilient Order, 97 Foreign Affairs 16 (2018), available at:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-06-14/liberal-world
Amitav Acharya "After Liberal Hegemony: The Advent of a Multiplex World Order" September 8, 2017 Ethics and International Affairs, available at:https://www.ethicsandinternationalaffairs.org/2017/multiplex-world-order/
Sonia Lucarelli, “The EU in the Post-Liberal Era: A Challenge with Global Roots, in A. Colombo e P. Magri,The end of a World. The decline of the Liberal Order, Milano Ledizioni LediPublishing, 2019, available at:https://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/end-world-decline-liberal-order-22545
Friday, 30 April 13:00
TOPIC 3: THE TRANSFORMATION OF SECURITY
Compulsory reading:
P.D.Williams and M.McDonald“An Introduction to Security Studies”, in Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonald (eds) Security Studies, an Introduction, 3rd edition.2018: Introduction; Ch. 5 - Constructivisms; Ch. 7 Critical Theory.
Friday, 7 May 13:00
TOPIC 4: EUROPEAN SECURITY INSTITUTIONS
Compulsory reading:
E. Lazarou,Peace and Security in 2020. Overview of EU action and outlook for the future, European Parliament, Chapter 1, pp. 8-28, available at:https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2020/652041/EPRS_STU(2020)652041_EN.pdf
Basic background info on the EU: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/ac0a88a6-4369-11ea-b81b-01aa75ed71a1/language-en; https://europa.eu/european-union/topics/foreign-security-policy_en
Monday, 10 May 15:00, NB: ALL ONLINE
"The EU's Strategic Autonomy and Trade Policy”
Guest Lecture by Prof. Fabrizio Botti and Dr. Ettore Greco (IAI)
Friday, 14 May 13:00
TOPIC 5: IDENTITY, CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Compulsory reading:
On Orientalism - video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVC8EYd_Z_g
Huntington, S. (1993) “The Clash of Civilizations?,” Foreign Affairs. 72, no. 3. available in this collection:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/system/files/c0007.pdf
Haynes, J. (2018) "Huntington’s ‘Clash of Civilizations’ Today: Responses and Developments", in D. Orsi (ed),The ‘Clash of Civilizations’ 25 Years On: A Multidisciplinary Appraisal, E-International relations Publishing, online:https://www.e-ir.info/publication/the-clash-of-civilizations-25-years-on-a-multidisciplinary-appraisal/
Monday 17 May, 15:00 NB: ALL ONLINE
TERRORISM - Guest lecture by prof. Silvia D’AMATO
Friday, 21 May 13:00
TOPIC 6: DISCUSSION OF THE PAPERS
Students are expected to discuss the assigned papers with the rest of the class.
SEMINARS GROUP 3(ONLINE) Dr. CLARA DELLA VALLE
Tuesday, 20 April 15:00
TOPIC 1: FEMINISM & IR
Compulsory readings:
J. Ann Tickner, “Troubled Encounters: Feminism meets IR”. In J. Ann Tickner,Gendering World Politics, New York: Columbia University Press, 2001, pp. 9-35.
Marysia Zalewsky, “Feminist Approaches to International Relations theory in the post-Cold War period”. InThe Age of Perplexity. Rethinking the World we know, Madrid: BBVA, 2017, pp. 11-17 – available at: https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/feminist-approaches-to-international-relations-theory-in-the-post-cold-war-period/
Interview with Cynthia Enloe, 2018 – available at:https://youtu.be/BAkRhbSNfxU
Tuesday, 27 April 15:00
TOPIC 2: THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF SECURITY
Compulsory readings:
P.D. Williams and M. McDonald “An Introduction to Security Studies”. In P. D. Williams and M. McDonald (eds)Security Studies, an Introduction, 2ndedition, 2013, London: Routledge, pp. 1-12.
S. Withworth, “Feminisms”. In P. D. Williams and M. McDonald (eds)Security Studies, an Introduction, 2ndedition, 2013, London: Routledge, pp. 107-118.
F. Olser Hampson, “Human Security”. In P. D. Williams and M. McDonald (eds)Security Studies, an Introduction, 2ndedition, 2013, London: Routledge, pp. 279-293
Or alternatively:
M. Kaldor, “Human Security: A Relevant Concept?”,Politique étrangère, 2006/4 (Winter Issue), p. 901-914 –available at:https://www.cairn-int.info/journal-politique-etrangere-2006-4-page-901.htm
Tuesday, 4 May 15:00
TOPIC 3: WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY
Compulsory readings:
Resolution 1325/2000 of the UN Security Council, “Women Peace and Security Agenda” – available at:https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N00/720/18/PDF/N0072018.pdf?OpenElement
S. E. Davies and J. True, “Women, Peace and Security: A Transformative Agenda?”. In S. E. Davies and J. True (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Women, Peace and Security”, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019, pp. 3-15.
Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, “Women, Peace and Security in the time of corona”, 2020 - available at:https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/wps/2020/03/25/women-peace-and-security-in-the-time-of-corona/
Suggested readings for class discussion on WPS implementation in specific countries:
WILPF,UNSCR 1325 at 20 years: Perspectives from Feminist Peace Activists and Civil Society, 2020 – available at:https://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/WILPF_UNSCR-1325-at-20-Years_Web.pdf
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security,Women, Peace and Security Index 2019/2020– available at:https://giwps.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WPS-Index-2019-20- Report.pdf [https://giwps.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WPS-Index-2019-20-%20Report.pdf]
Articles published within the project“Enhancing Women’s participation in Peace and Security” (WEPPS) – available at:
https://www.peaceagency.org/activities/advocacy/enhancing-womens-participation-in-peace-and-security/
Monday, 10 May 15:00, NB: ALL ONLINE
"The EU's Strategic Autonomy and Trade Policy”: Guest Lecture by Fabrizio Botti and Ettore Greco (IAI)
Tuesday, 11 May 15:00
TOPIC 4: THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE WORLD
Compulsory readings:
S. Keukeleire and T. Delreux, “The nature of EU Foreign Policy”. In S. Keukeleire and T. Delreux,The Foreign Policy of the European Union, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014, pp. 11-33.
M. Cebeci (2012), “European Foreign Policy Research Reconsidered: Constructing an ‘Ideal Power Europe’ through theory?”, Millenium: Journal of International Studies, 40(3), pp. 1-21.
Background information on the EU and its external action:
Council of the European Union (2016), Shared Vision. Common Actions. A stronger EU. Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy, Brussels, June 2nd, 2016, available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/archives/docs/top_stories/pdf/eugs_review_web.pdf
European Commission and HR (2015), Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy, JOIN (2015) 50 final, Brussels, 18 November 2015, available at: http://eeas.europa.eu/enp/documents/2015/151118_joint-communication_review-of-the-enp_en.pdf
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/ac0a88a6-4369-11ea-b81b-01aa75ed71a1/language-en%20;https://europa.eu/european-union/topics/foreign-security-policy_en
Monday, 17 May 15:00 NB: ALL ONLINE
TERRORISM - Guest lecture by prof. Silvia D’AMATO
Tuesday, 18 May 15:00
TOPIC 6: THE CRISIS OF THE LIBERAL ORDER
Compulsory readings:
D. Deudney; G. John Ikenberry, “Liberal World: The Resilient Order”, 97 Foreign Affairs 16 (2018) - available at:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2018-06-14/liberal-world
A. Acharya, “After Liberal Hegemony: The Advent of a Multiplex World Order”, September 8, 2017 Ethics and International Affairs - available at:https://www.ethicsandinternationalaffairs.org/2017/multiplex-world-order/
Sonia Lucarelli, “The EU in the Post-Liberal Era: A Challenge with Global Roots, in A. Colombo e P. Magri,The end of a World. The decline of the Liberal Order, Milano Ledizioni LediPublishing, 2019 - available at:https://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/end-world-decline-liberal-order-22545
Tuesday, 25 May 15:00
TOPIC 6: DISCUSSION OF THE PAPERS
Students are expected to discuss their papers with the rest of the class.
NB: The 2nd Mid-term exam is composed by the paper and the discussion of it.
Readings/Bibliography
TEXTBOOK
Robert Jackson, Georg Sørensen, and Jørgen Møller, Introduction to International Relations Theories and Approaches, Oxford UP, Vth edition or more.
COMPULSORY READING FOR THE SEMINARS
as above
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STUDENTS NON ATTENDING THE COURSE
will also have to read one monograph among:
a) H. Bull, The Anarchical Society, 1977 (ed. it. La società anarchica, Vita e Pensiero).
b) K. Waltz, Theory of International Politics, 1979 (ed. it. Teoria della politica internazionale, Il Mulino). -
c) K. Waltz, Man, the State and War, 1959 (ed. it. L'uomo lo stato e la guerra, Giuffrè).
d) G. J. Ikenberry, Liberal Leviathan. The origins, crisis and transformation of American World Order, 2011 (ed. it. Leviatano Liberale. Le origini, le crisi e la trasformazione dell’ordine liberale, UTET, 2013) ]
e) S. Lucarelli, Cala il sipario sull'ordine liberale? Crisi di un sistema che ha cambiato il mondo, Milano, Vita e Pensiero, 2020.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
FOR STUDENTS WHO REGULARLY ATTEND THE COURSE
The evaluation is based on the participation to the seminars, one written mid-term exam, on paper followed by a presentation, and a final oral exam. Only students with a positive mean in the written texts can take the final oral exam.
It is possible to (re)take one of the written exams at the end, the day of the oral exam, for the sessions in June and July only.
Instructions for the paper
Max length of the paper (bibliography included): 2500 words
Further instructions about the structure of the papers will be provided during the course.
Deadlines Group 1 – in presence – Prof. Lucarelli
Circulation of topic assigned: 11 May
Deadline to deliver the paper: 15 May, 12,00 AM
Class discussion of the paper: 18 May
Deadlines Group 2 – online – Prof. Lucarelli
Circulation of topic assigned: 14 May
Deadline to deliver the paper: 18 May, 12,00 AM
Class discussion of the paper: 21 May
Deadlines Group 3 – online Dr. della Valle
Circulation of topic assigned: 18 May
Deadline to deliver the paper: 22 May, 12,00 AM
Class discussion of the paper: 25 May
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FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT REGULARLY ATTEND THE COURSE or do not pass the mid-term exams
a written text followed by an oral exam.
Teaching tools
power point
Office hours
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SDGs
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This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.