Description of the course
This
course fosters the learning outcomes of the BA in International Relations and Regional Studies as reported in KIMEP
2017/18 catalogue. In particular, the course addresses the following program
learning outcomes:
- To describe and articulate the key concepts, major paradigms and theoretical perspectives within the discipline;
- To analyse the structure and dynamics shaping the contemporary international system;
- To study the behavior and interactions of the primary actors within the international system and regional subsystems, so as to be able to explain their impact on state-level policy decision-making, risk assessment and conflict resolution;
- To assess the impact of major threats to the global order, including the breakdown of the global financial system, economic and social polarisation, geopolitical rivalry, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, terrorism and nuclear proliferation.
If any of you face technical difficulties, please contact the Administrator (css_coordinator@kimep.kz).