SAM2050
Big Issues in International Politics
Course info
- Course code: SAM2050
- Credits: 10
- Semester: Autumn
- Language: Norwegian and English
SAM2050 provides an in-depth study of one or more "big questions" in international politics. The exact topic may vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Examples from previous semesters include the end of the liberal world order and how the strategic rivalry between the United States and China affects global politics. The course offers a theoretically diverse and historically grounded approach to the topic under study. Instruction is organized around close readings of texts discussed in seminars, and a high degree of student participation is expected.
About the study
Study requirements
To qualify for the final assessment, the student must:
- Attend and actively participate in at least 80% of the teaching sessions.
- Receive a passing grade on an oral presentation.
Students who do not fulfill these course requirements will not be permitted to take the exam. To avoid using up an examination attempt, the student must withdraw from the exam by the withdrawal deadline of 1 November.
Final assessment/Exam
The examination for SAM2050 is a 20-minute oral exam. The exam consists of two parts:
Part 1: The candidate gives a short presentation (5 minutes) on a pre-assigned topic, followed by follow-up questions from the examiner (5 minutes).
Part 2: The candidate answers questions from the examiner regarding two other topics from the course syllabus (10 minutes).
In order to sit for the exam, students must have fulfilled all course requirements within the specified deadlines.
Learning outcome
The student has:
- In-depth empirical knowledge of a selected big issue in international politics.
- In-depth knowledgeof the most important theoretical perspectives that apply to this issue.
The student can:
- Apply key theoretical concepts to understand a complex issue in international politics.
- Discuss various perspectives on a complex issue in international politics.
- Deliver an oral presentation on a selected topic in international politics.
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