History of International Relations after 1945 Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: History of International Relations after 1945
Module code: W3-MS-S1-HIR
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the module is to introduce students to the history of international relations after 1945. Students will learn about the political, social and economic processes that determine contemporary international relations. The module also aims to familiarize those studying with the challenges of new international relations.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student, being aware of the impact of cultural differences on contemporary international relations, is ready to work in international and multicultural teams as a member and/or leader. [HIR_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K03 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is aware of the importance of historical knowledge for understanding and interpreting contemporary political, economic and social phenomena and is ready to deepen and expand his knowledge continuously. [HIR_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student is able to use his knowledge of the history of international relations after 1945 to interpret the phenomena and processes occurring in the field of international relations and propose possible scenarios for development. [HIR_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [4/5] MS_1_U02 [4/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the historical, political, social and economic conditions of international processes. [HIR_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [4/5] MS_1_W04 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of the history of international relations and its connections with other disciplines. [HIR_W02]
 MS_1_W01 [3/5]
The student has an advanced knowledge of international relations terminology in a foreign language. [HIR_W03]
 MS_1_W11 [3/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W3-MS-S1-HIR_W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Lecture-speech [a04] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		exam HIR_K01 HIR_K02 HIR_U01 HIR_W01 HIR_W02 HIR_W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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