授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
12837:[2025 秋セメスター]IR18‐DE101 Theories of International Relations(RB) § 12838:RUIR-1221 Theories of International Relations(RB) 2025 秋セメスター 金1 国際関係学部 安高 啓朗 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

明学館MG001号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

【+R-Jugyo】
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This course will introduce students to the basic theoretical approaches to international relations. The aim of the course is to learn the distinct perspectives and how they highlight different aspects of international relations while locating them in historical and spatial contexts. Teaching methodologies employed include a combination of lectures and discussion-oriented seminars; students will be expected to prepare for class through weekly readings, engage in group work, etc. Feedback on assignments will be provided via manaba+R. By studying for this course, students will be able to understand the basic theories, concepts and debates in International Relations and to apply these insights to contemporary international affairs.

受講生の到達目標

The students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic theories, concepts and debates in International Relations.
2. Distinguish and compare between different theoretical paradigms.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced through both written work and group discussions.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Theory and Study of International Relations

basic assumptions, “the international,” science and IR

2

Realism

human nature, anarchy, balance of power

3

Liberalism

Liberal Internationalism, reason and progress, harmony of interest

4

Neo-Realism and Neoliberal Institutionalism

Neo-Realism, Neoliberal Institutionalism, neo-neo debate

5

Constructivism

IR as social construction, norms, identities, rules

6

English School

international society, pluralism and solidarism, expansion of international society

7

Marxism and Neo-Marxism

Marx, Marxist IR, dependency, core-periphery

8

Feminism

sex and gender, diverse approaches, “the international is personal”

9

Critical Theory and Poststructuralism

Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment, knowledge and power, modernity

10

Origins of IR: Before “the International”

historicising IRT, myths of 1648 and 1919, colonial legacies, imperialism and internationalism

11

Cold War and the Development of Modern IR

postwar order, dominance of Realism?, global Cold War

12

Post-Cold War and the Contemporary World

end of history, democractic peace, clash of civilisations, multipolarity?

13

Global War on Terror and Beyond

9/11, war on terror, Islamic State, emotions

14

Conclusion

wrapping it up

授業実施形態

This course will be conducted face-to-face unless otherwise instructed.

授業外学習の指示

Students will be expected to read either the required reading or (if you prefer) one of the recommended readings before class each week. The list of weekly required/recommended readings will be distributed via manaba+R (the "full syllabus"). The course page on manaba+R will be available once you register for the course.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

Essay Structure Exercise (30%)
* Identify key components of an essay
* 1,000 words
Final Essay (40%)
* 2,000 words (including footnotes and bibliography)
Attendance and Participation (30%)
* Students are expected to attend and participate each week.
* Weekly readings and other assignments will be announced in Week 1.

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

English/Japanese will be acceptable in oral communication/ mail communication/ communication paper.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
The Globalization of World Politics, 9th ed. John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens, eds. Oxford University Press 978-0192898142
Understanding International Relations, 5th ed. Chris Brown Red Globe 978-1137611710
Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches, 8th ed. Robert Jackson, Georg Sørensen, and Jørgen Møller Oxford University Press 978-0198862208
International Relations: A Very Short Introduction Christian Reus-Smit Oxford University Press 978-0198850212
Theories of International Relations, 6th ed. Richard Devetak and Jacqui True, eds. Bloomsbury 978-1352012149
International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, 6th ed. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki, Katarina Kušić and Steve Smith, eds. Oxford University Press 978-0192866455

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

E-International Relations: http://www.e-ir.info

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

コミュニケーションペーパー,manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

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