International Relations and Threats to Global Security (Virtual Summer) (in English) - ISEP Direct
This intensive and dynamic course involves academic classes, active group work, guest presentations and virtual field trips. It is ideal for students studying international relations, politics, security studies or policing, criminal studies, international relations, history or international law. The programme is ideally located for students to be able to gain a regional perspective on both the historical and modern aspects as well as military and non-military security threats to international security.
Why this program: This online course seeks to not only expand students understanding of the complexities of global security, but also seeks to pull on the strengths of having students from all over the world enrol. The course will encourage students to learn not just from their professors but also from their peers.
Please note that there is an enrollment capacity of 15 students for this virtual program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the June 1 deadline.
Course Description
Credits: 8 ECTS
Academics: Online classes will take place at 9:00 CET Monday-Friday for two hours. Classes are structured as discussions and students are expected to participate in the live lectures. This course stands out from other online courses with its emphasis on seminar style discussion.
General: Virtual site visits will be arranged with the UN in Vienna and Radio Free Europe, among others. These will take place after the class time.
Virtual ‘coffee hours’ will be offered throughout the week to provide a space for students to ask questions that may come up, and to get to have a chance to better know who is in the course. They are not required, but are encouraged.
Learning outcomes: This program is designed to give students an understanding of some of the fundamental international security issues and their implications for Europe and the world, while also expanding intercultural connections.
Lecture topics:
- Concept of Security and development of security arrangements
- Extremist threats and Military Sphere
- Energy Security
- Cyber Security
- Information Warfare
- Religious Radicalism and its threat for Europe
- Current security arrangements in Europe and its position in the world
- Refugee and Migration Crisis in Europe
Final grades will be awarded using the A-F grading system. Grades are based on daily quizzes, participation in online courses, a final project, and a final paper.
The final group project is meant to showcase what students have learned over the course and apply their knowledge. Through working in groups, students will gain a valuable skillset in giving virtual presentations and will have the opportunity to work with people from different cultures, hence expanding their intercultural communication skills.
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