Universität Wien

400003 FK Theory and Operationalisation (2024W)

Research Colloquium

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Blocs, Saturdays, 10-13h, 14-17h, digital

05.10.2024, 12.10.2024, 9.11.2024, 07.12.2024, 18.1. 2025


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lehrender: Heinz Gärtner

At the first step, the lector will introduce the major IR Theories. They include among others (neo)-realism, liberal institutionalism, regime theory, English school, constructivism, interdependence and integrations theories, democratic peace and security communities. Then the students will present their individual topics and apply the theories to their case studies. The lector discusses with the students the best way on how to operationalize the theories for their topics.

Assessment and permitted materials

The doctoral candidates should find an appropriate theory of international relations for their theses. The lector also will make suggestions how to apply it to specific cases studies. A 20 min PP-presentation and a one-hour discussion will be required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Absolute presence and presentation of the doctoral thesis or a related topic

Examination topics

A 20 min PP-presentation and a one-hour discussion will be required.

Reading list

State of the art of the respective topics.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 17.07.2024 11:46