Course info

International Relations Theory (IRT) is a vast and complex field that focuses on the study of relations between states and other international actors, such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational companies, and non-governmental groups. This discipline examines how these actors interact within the international system, including international politics, conflict, cooperation and economic development.

IRT is rooted in philosophy, history, economics and political science, and the theoretical approaches used range from realism and liberalism to constructivism and feminism. These different theoretical approaches attempt to explain the motives and behaviors of international actors within the international system.

In the Theory of International Relations course, students will learn about the evolution of theories, concepts, and research methods used in this field, as well as important events and developments in the history of international relations. They will also be introduced to the main subfields of IRT, such as international security policy, international economic policy and international cooperation.

Finally, the International Relations Theory course aims to develop students' abilities to analyze and evaluate international events and issues from a theoretical perspective and to help them understand and apply theoretical approaches in real contexts.

The purpose of the discipline aims at assimilating a body of knowledge about IRT. The objectives of the course constitute the preparation of students for a successful career in the dynamic professional area of political activity under the conditions of democratic development and in a comparative plan between different states. The methodical base represents the set of methods, techniques and procedures regarding the approach to the content units. Beneficiaries: the discipline is taught to students majoring in International Relations, year II (semester IV). Teaching is done in English.