The course offers major theoretical and empirical frameworks in international relations to discuss causal mechanisms of various past/current events in the world. It also provides solid foundations to cultivate your social scientific perspective to grasp future dynamics of international relations. In addition, there will also be an introduction to the evolution of IR theories in current debates, especially in the Asian region, and its application in the 21st century.
- AUs
- 3.0 AUs
- Grade Type
- None
- Prerequisite
- HA1001
- Exam
- 27 November 2026, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
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Theories in International Relations
Available indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1330 | COMMON LEC (LEC1) 1330-1520 Tue LHS-TR+31 | ||||
| 1400 | |||||
| 1430 | |||||
| 1500 | |||||
| 1530 | 20131 TUT (T1) 1530-1620 Tue LHS-TR+31 | ||||
| 1600 |
Other offerings
Other relevant mods
- HA1001Introduction to International Relations & Foreign Policy
- HA1002Introduction to Political Theory
- HA1003Introduction to Public Administration & Policy
- HA1012Fundamentals of Politics
- HA2001Philosophy, Politics & Economics
- HA2003Politics & Government in Southeast Asia
- HA2014Public Organization Theory
- HA2023Research Methodology in Social Sciences
- HA2028Ethics in Public Policy Making & Implementation
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