Universität Wien

400006 FK Theory and its Operationalization (2023S)

Research colloquium

Continuous assessment of course work
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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

the course takes place digitally
March 11, 25
April 29
May 06
June 17
Time: 1st Group 10am until 01pm, 2nd Group 2pm until 5pm


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
This FK helps doctoral candidates to find an appropriate theory of international relations for their theses. It also will make suggestions how to apply it to specific cases studies. 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.Presentation of the thesis or other related topics.

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

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.
Guest speakers will be invited

Reading list

State of the art of the topic

Association in the course directory

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