IR502
International Relations Theory Research Workshop
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Martin Bayly CBG.8.07 and Mr Mark Hoffman OLD.1.09
Availability
This course is open to all interested MPhil/PhD students and faculty in the Department of International Relations. It is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
Course content
IR502 is part of the research-training programme for all research students working in the area of international theory, broadly defined to include work in rationalist, constructivist and critical traditions. The workshop's principal objective is to foster intellectual exchange by showcasing new and innovative work from leading and emerging scholars developing innovative theoretical approaches to better explain, understand and critique world politics. The workshop will provide a forum in which research students can present their work, discuss the theoretical and methodological problems involved, discuss common challenges in conducting research in this area and obtain feedback on their work. The papers are circulated in advance.
Teaching
A minimum of 6 hours of seminars in the MT. A minimum of 6 hours of seminars in the LT. Some of these will be delivered online.
Assessment
This course is not assessed.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: International Relations
Total students 2019/20: 2
Average class size 2019/20: 2
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Specialist skills
