Having completed the study unit, the student is aware of the problems of the standard representation of IR theories and has received an updated view of recent trends in the theoretical discussions. The student will understand the role and significance of metatheory in the study of International Relations and they can compare the pros and cons of various IR theories.
Contents
Theory and metatheory of International Relations.
Teaching language
Finnish,
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Written exam
8 ECTS
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
In
English
Study materials
Wendt, Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press 1999. (3 ECTS)
Chernoff, Theory and Metatheory in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan 2007. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Katzenstein – Sil, Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan 2010. (2 ECTS)
Jackson, The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations: Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics. Routledge 2015. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Kurki, Causation in International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2008. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Jervis, Perception and Misperception in International Politics. Princeton University Press 1976. (3 ECTS)
Morgenthau, Politics among Nations: Struggle for Power and Peace. McGraw-Hill 2006. 7th edition (3 ECTS)
Sylvester, Feminist Theory and International Relations in a Postmodern Era. Cambridge University Press 1994. (3 ECTS)
Waltz, Theory of International Politics. Addison-Wesley 1979. (3 ECTS)
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
LuentokurssiParticipation in course work
2 ECTS
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Luentokurssi muodostuu luennoista, joilla esitellään keskeiset kansainvälisen politiikan tieteenfilosofiset ja teoreettiset lähtökohdat ja ruoditaan niitä tuoreiden keskustelujen ja opintosuunnan piirissä tehtävää tutkimusta vasten.
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
LuentokurssiParticipation in course work
2 ECTS
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Luentokurssi muodostuu luennoista, joilla esitellään keskeiset kansainvälisen politiikan tieteenfilosofiset ja teoreettiset lähtökohdat ja ruoditaan niitä tuoreiden keskustelujen ja opintosuunnan piirissä tehtävää tutkimusta vasten.
Korvaava opetusParticipation in course work
3 ECTS
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Written exam
5 ECTS
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
In
English
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Option
3
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Written exam 10 ECTSWritten exam
10 ECTS
In
English
Study materials
Politics Master's level exchange students may take this module as a book exam (10 ECTS) with Wendt, one IR classic and 2 further books to be agreed on with the teacher in charge of the module.
Wendt, Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press 1999. (3 ECTS)
Chernoff, Theory and Metatheory in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan 2007. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Katzenstein – Sil, Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan 2010. (2 ECTS)
Jackson, The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations: Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics. Routledge 2015. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Kurki, Causation in International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2008. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Jervis, Perception and Misperception in International Politics. Princeton University Press 1976. (3 ECTS)
Morgenthau, Politics among Nations: Struggle for Power and Peace. McGraw-Hill 2006. 7th edition (3 ECTS)
Sylvester, Feminist Theory and International Relations in a Postmodern Era. Cambridge University Press 1994. (3 ECTS)
Waltz, Theory of International Politics. Addison-Wesley 1979. (3 ECTS)
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Further information
A written exam. Please contact the teacher in charge for further information.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Politics Master's level exchange students may take this module as a book exam (10 ECTS) with Wendt, one IR classic and 2 further books to be agreed on with the teacher in charge of the module.
Wendt, Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press 1999. (3 ECTS)
Chernoff, Theory and Metatheory in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan 2007. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Katzenstein – Sil, Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan 2010. (2 ECTS)
Jackson, The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations: Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics. Routledge 2015. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Kurki, Causation in International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2008. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Chernoff, Theory and Metatheory in International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan 2007. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Katzenstein – Sil, Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan 2010. (2 ECTS)
Jackson, The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations: Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics. Routledge 2015. (e-material) (2 ECTS)
Kurki, Causation in International Relations. Cambridge University Press 2008. (e-material) (2 ECTS)