Institute of International Relations

Courses in foreign languages given in 2014/2015 (for Erasmus and International students).

Summer semester

(each course 20 hours, 7 ECTS)

summer semester:

1.  Aleksandra Jarczewska, Ph.D., U.S. National Security Policy, 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, room no 5, Nowy Swiat Street 67, Wednesday 9.45-13.00, starts from 4th March, (Important: 5 meetings x 4 hours, from 9.45 – 13.00)

2.  Dorota Heidrich, Ph.D., Non-Governmental Organizations in International Relations 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, room no 5, Nowy Swiat Street 67, Wednesday 13.15-14.45, starts from 25th February,

3.  Karina Jędrzejewska, Ph.D, Monetary and Financial Integration in Europe, Institute of International Relations, room no 5, Nowy Świat Street 67, Thursday 11.30-13.00, starts from 26th February

4.  Marek Madej, Ph.D., Asymmetric Threats, 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, room no 4, Nowy Świat Street 67, Thursday 13.15-14.45, starts from 5th March

5.  Agnieszka Bieńczyk-Missala PhD, Poland’s Foreign Policy, 20 hours, 7 ECTS Institute of International Relations, Latinamerican hall, Żurawia 4 street, ground floor, Friday 11.30-13.00, starts from 27th February

6.  Kamila Pronińska, Ph.D., International Security and Armed Conflicts, 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, room no 4/5, Nowy Świat Street 6, , Monday 15.00-16.30, starts from 23th of February

7.  Jerzy Ciechański, Ph.D., Introduction to International Relations, 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, room no 4/5, Nowy Swiat Street 67, Monday 16.45-18.15, starts from 23th February

8.  Aleksandra Jaskólska, M.A., Developing Countries in International Relations, 20 hours, 7 ECTS, Institute of International Relations, Latin american hall, Żurawia 4 street, ground floor, Tuesday 15.00-16.30, starts from 24th February

COURSES DESCRIPTION

Monetary and Financial Integration in Europe

The course is designed to present various aspects of monetary and financial integration in Europe. It starts with theoretical introduction into issues of financial integration and globalization. Next, it focuses on monetary integration in the European Union - its origins, history, and main features of the Economic and Monetary Union. It will also address its current challenges including international position of the euro and the European sovereign debt crisis. In the second half of the course, the focus will shift towards integration of financial markets in the European Union. The following issues will be discussed: concept of policy-led financial market integration in the EU (including the Financial Services Action Plan), banking union in the EU and the European System of Financial Supervisors. The module will be taught in seminar manner, linking brief lectures with discussion with participants.

Asymmetric Threats

The concept of asymmetric threats – roots, the essence, specificity, weaknesses. Typologies of asymmetric threats. Domestic and international terrorism, Transnational Organized Crime, Information security threats posed by non-state actors, Use of WMD.

Developing Countries in International Relations

Developing Countries and International Relations Theory. Classification and systemization of security threats in Developing Countries. Human Rights and Democracy in Developing Countries. Economic Challenges and problems of Developing

Countries. Political and Economic Cooperation of Developing Countries. Emerging Powers in International Relations. U.S. EU and Japan’s international strategies towards Developing Countries. North-South: cooperation, divisions, implications.

International Security and Armed Conflicts

Development and evolution of security studies – theories of international security. International security paradigm after the Cold War – nonmilitary dimensions and asymmetric threats to security. Military security – regional and world trends, military expenditure, arms production and international transfers. Armed conflicts in contemporary IR – major conflicts, new tends, sources and consequences . International security institutions – ius contra bellum, non proliferation and arms control regimes, evolution of the United Nations, NATO and regional security organizations. Economic and energy security –threats and international rivalry over strategic resources. Environmental security - securitization of climate changes and water problem in IR. Human security concept.

Non-governmental Organizations in International Relations

The objectives of the course are mainly to acquaint its participants with the basics of NGOs and to help them understand their characteristic features and meaning in world politics today. Main topics touched upon include: What is a NGO? Historical background. NGOs as transnational actors in international relations. NGOs vs. other non-state actors in international relations. NGOs as viewed by international relations theory. NGOs’ relations with IGOs (consultative status, participatory status etc.). ICRC as a hybrid international organization. Dilemmas and problems in the functioning of NGOs active in situations of armed conflicts and internal disturbances and tensions. Case studies of international NGOs representing a variety of functions, e.g. human rights, environmental and humanitarian NGOs such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Greenpeace International, Médecins Sans Frontières et al.

Poland’s Foreign Policy

The main aim of the course is to give students a possibility to recognize central issues of Polish foreign policy after World War II with special regard to the last 20 years since the end of the Cold War and regaining full independence. The scope of the curriculum includes subjects of domestic as well as external determinants of Polish foreign policy. It also provides them with knowledge of key issues like Polish attitude towards European integration, security in Polish politics. Finally, it covers bilateral relations with Germany, Russia and the United States.

U.S. National Security Policy

The general concept of this course is to acquaint students with the U.S. national security issues. Among the key problems discussed in the class are: U.S. relations with other states, war on terror, asymmetric conflicts and cyber terrorism; U.S. military power and the proliferation of WMD; organized crimes; globalization and global economic interdependence; economic crisis and its consequences for the U.S. security; internal and international migrations; environmental degradation. The course will consist of introduction, three main modules (each concentrated on particular group of issues) and end with defining new challenges for the U.S. security strategy

Introduction to International Relations

The course examines key themes of the post-Cold War international relations. The class is conducted in a seminar fashion with a substantial emphasis on class participation and discussion. Course focus on such topics like: the global triumph of the liberal democratic order or the conflict of civilizations; the dominant mode of leadership: might or multilateralism; the moral quality of globalization, perspectives on future balance of power.