Compare and Contrast three theoretical traditions of International Relations. Identify and discuss some key strengths and weaknesses of these theories. Explain which of these three theories you find most persuasive and give reasons as to why.
Realism – Liberalism – International Society/English School
Only academic sources must be used.
journals
articles
textbooks
academic concrete websites
Main text book(s) to be used are :
Jorgensen, Knud. Erik. International Relations Theory: A New Introduction, New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2010.
Dunne, Tim, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith (eds) International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity (3nd Ed.), Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.
please let me know if you have access to these two books.
Please do not include any idea or argument that has not been backed up by a reference. any information that is not backed up by an academic reference will not be accepeted.
marking criteria :
1. Content
(a) extent of your reading
(b) accuracy of knowledge
(c) breadth and depth of knowledge
(d) relevance of information
(e) evidence of documentation
2. Understanding
(a) comprehension of problem or project
(b) judgement of significance of material
(c) awareness/understanding of different arguments in readings
(d) recognition of implications of evidence
(e) familiarity with / use of political science concepts (ability to “think” politically)
(f) ability to think critically
(g) grasp of relevant theory
(h) understanding of ethics and values relevant to reading and subject matter
3. Originality
(a) judgement and initiative in reading and research
(b) originality in use and interpretation of evidence
(c) development of argument
(d) independence in use of concepts and language
4. Style
(a) correctness of grammar and scholarly documentation
(b) organization and presentation of material
(c) clarity in writing style
(d) originality and creativity of writing style
