Foreign Policy Analysis (SZF_015)
About Study Course
Objective
The purpose of the course "Foreign Policy Analysis" is to promote students' understanding of the processes of foreign policy formation and implementation, as well as to pay attention to the essential questions and challenges of foreign policy research. The value that this course objective reflects is the education and awareness of students about the processes of international politics and how they affect world events and relations between countries. This course objective also promotes the development of critical thinking, embracing the complexity and diversity of foreign policy making and implementation. Thus, the value is both educational and analytical, fostering students' development of global processes and their ability to critically analyze policy decisions and their consequences.
Prerequisites
In order to fully learn the "Foreign Policy Analysis" course, it is recommended that students acquire prior knowledge and prior knowledge in the following areas:
Political knowledge: understanding of basic political theories and international political processes.
International relations: understanding of international public order, forms of international cooperation and the role of international organizations.
History: knowledge of past events and their impact on today's foreign policy, as well as national and regional relations.
Policy Analysis: Ability to critically analyze policy decisions using a variety of analytical tools and methods.
Intercultural Communication: Understanding Cultural Differences and Their Impact on International Relations and Diplomacy.
Research Skills: Ability to conduct research and analyze information on foreign policy issues using a variety of sources and methods.
Learning outcomes
Improving the theoretical base by revealing different analytical approaches in the study of foreign policy, indicating the peculiarities of the analytical levels and analyzing the interaction of external and internal factors, based on the experience of countries. Students are encouraged to actively debate, discuss ideas and ask questions. Analytical skills will be improved as a result of studying the course, applying theoretical knowledge to the analysis of empirical material. Papers will help structure the information learned during lectures, seminars and readings.
Analytical skills are developed by analyzing the interaction of external and internal factors of foreign policy. Skills to analyze specific foreign policy topics and discuss them.
Orientation in the problems of foreign political events. Aspects influencing the foreign policy strategy of individual countries will be reviewed from the perspectives of various theoretical approaches.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations - European Studies, SE | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | Mārtiņš Vargulis |
