International Security

The aim of the course is to provide students with an in-depth overview of main determinants, variables ana processes that characterise, shapes and defines international security in the 21st century. By analysing international processes in political, military, economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions, students learn about comprehensive and complex nature of international security.. During the course students learn about important processes and developments that shapes contemporary international relations as well as about the rules, norms and practices that organise them in different scopes.

Security Studies. An Introduction, ed. By P. D. Williams, M. McDonald,3rd edition, Routledge 2018.

P. Hough, Understanding Global Security, 2nd edition, Routledge 2008.

P. Hough, S. Malik, A. Moran, B. Pilbeam, International Security Studies. Theory and Practice, Routledge 2015.

B. Buzan, From International to World Society?. Cambridge University Press 2004.

Knowledge: graduate knows and understands

K_W02: political, economic and social mechanisms functioning on the various levels of international relations

K_W03: the essence, specificity and the evolution of institutions functioning in particular areas of international relations with special focus on political, economic, cultural and military area

Skills: graduate can

K_U01: use knowledge to identify and solve complex and not typical problems and tasks resulting from the dynamics and changeability of international environment

K_U07: present in the discussion his/her own position on international problems and critically refer to the opinions of others

Social competencies: graduate is ready to

K_K01: critical approach to the knowledge and received content in learning process and in public debate

K_K07:awareness and sensitivity towards international security threats and other global problems