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Course Description
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Course Name
War Studies
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
International Relations
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
The course offers an introduction and a basic orientation in the IR theoretical thinking about war. While being based in IR theory, the course is more concerned with concepts and conceptualizations of “war,” and as such also makes use of works from other fields including literature and literary analysis. The themes of the ever evolving nature and understanding of war are stressed, and this evolution will be used as a means to introduce and explore post-Westphalian concepts regarding political order and political action.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Orientate themselves within the wide-ranging concepts, philosophies, and arguments regarding war;
– Distil the content of an argument;
– Provide meaningful and objective critique of that argument;
– Analyze a wide spectrum of arguments as part of a single work;
– Propose, develop, present, and defend a research project engaging with the main scholars of war as well as with primary data.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.