Research Seminar in History of International Relations

Course goals

You will:

- have profound knowledge of and insight into the field of History of International Relations (History & Theory)
- have thorough knowledge of a focus area within the study programme, or thorough knowledge on the interface of the study programme and another field
- have the academic skills to identify, formulate, analyse and suggest possible solutions to problems in the field of History of International Relations.
- have the academic skills to conduct research on the History of International Relations and report on it in a manner that meets the customary standards of the discipline.
- are able to apply knowledge and insight in a way that demonstrates a professional approach in the work or profession.
- are able to communicate conclusions, as well as the underlying knowledge, grounds and considerations, to an audience composed of specialists or non-specialists.

Content

The research seminar’s main objective is to strengthen the research skills of the students at an advanced MA level. It is directed at gaining in-depth knowledge  – both theoretical and empirical -  concerning 1 of the 3 central focus areas of the History of International Relations section within the Department’s research program: Security and Conflict; Europe and the World; Globalisation and Global Governance.