International and Public Relations R ecommended Study … · International and Public Relations R ecommended Study Plan - I Cycle . University courses Faculty Courses Programme required

International and Public Relations Recommended Study Plan - I Cycle

University courses Faculty Courses Programme required courses

First semester Second Semester

Courses ECTS Prerequisites Courses ECTS Prerequisites 1 ENG111 Freshman English 4 - 1 MAN101 Communication and reporting 4 - 2 TURK111/

BOS111 Spoken Turkish I/ Spoken Bosnia I

2 - 2 TURK112/ BOS112

Spoken Turkish II/ Spoken Bosnia II

2 TURK111/ BOS111

3 MATH101 Calculus I 6 - 3 ECON101 Economics 6 - 4 HIST191 History of Civilisation 6 - 4 SPS103 Law and Ethics 6 - 5 IR102 Foundations of International

relations 6 - 5 ECON102 Introduction to Globalization and

Business 6 -

6 POLS102 Introduction to Political Science 6 - 6 SOC102 Introduction to Sociology 6 - Total credits 30 Total credits 30

Third semester Fourth Semester Courses ECTS Prerequisites Courses ECTS Prerequisites 1 IR311 EU System 6 - 1 IR321 International Law 4 - 2 HIST202 History of Balkans 6 - 2 IR262 Issues in the Balkans 2 - 3 ECON201 Microeconomics 6 ECON101 3 ECON202 Macroeconomics 6 ECON101 4 SPS215 Statistic for Social Sciences 6 - 4 POLS212 Political Participation 6 - 5 MAN205 Marketing 6 - 5 ECON204 International Political Economy 6 -

Total credits 30 Total credits 30

Fifth semester Sixth Semester Courses ECTS Prerequisites Courses ECTS Prerequisites 1 IR338 International Relations Theories 6 - 1 IR202 International organisations 6 - 2 POLS204 Comparative Political Analysis 6 - 2 SPS311 Research Methods 6 SPS215 3 IR312 Diplomacy 6 - 3 IR201 Foreign Policy Analysis 6 - 4 IR342 Politics in Europe 6 - 4 IR351 Security and Strategy 6 - 5 POLS213 Religion and Politics 6 - 5 Program Elective 6 -


Seventh semester Eighth Semester Courses ECTS Prerequisites Courses ECTS Prerequisites 1 IR453 Political Geography and Geopolitics 6 - 1 IR447 Turkish Foreign Policy 6 - 2 Program Elective 6 - 2 Program Elective 6 - 3 Program Elective 6 - 3 Program Elective 6 - 4 Free Elective 6 - 4 Program Elective 6 - 5 Free Elective 6 - 5 Free Elective 6 -


International and Public Relations Recommended Study Plan - II Cycle

First semester Second Semester Courses ECTS Prerequisites Courses ECTS Prerequisites 1 IR501 Research Methods 6 - 1 IR590 Master Thesis 18 - 2 IR502 International relations theories 6 - 2 Program Elective 6 - 3 Program Elective 6 - 3 Program Elective 6 - 4 Program Elective 6 - 5 Free Elective 6 -


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Foundations of International Relations

Full Course Title Foundation of International Relations Course Code IR 102 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)

For the whole semester:

Lectures Individual learning TOTAL 42 108 150

Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Peter Plenta, PhD. Contact details: Office: B F1.32 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Anytime Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Programme required course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: quizzes, mid-term exam, final exam Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in areas related

to international relations. The goal of this course is to offer an overview of the most important issues in the study of international relations as well as recent development. Lectures will be dedicated to crucial ideas and general overview introducing students to this discipline.

Learning outcomes: After finishing the course successfully, students shall be able to: - understand the most important problems of international relations - apply theoretical concepts on concrete cases - think critically and argue effectively

Indicative syllabus content:

The course will start with foundations of international relations and recent development. Next it will be focused on the most important issues: international relations theories, what is foreign policy and who are the most important players. In second part, the course will turn attention to actual problems and processes like conflicts, international law, integration, global finance etc.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, class discussions and debates Assessment Rationale: Quizzes, midterm and final exams are used for measuring self learning,

independent study. All achievements over 55% are satisfactory passing.

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Assessment Weighting: Quiz 1: 30% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics A-C. Mid-term exam: 20% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics D-E. Quiz 2: 25% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics F-H. Final exam: 25% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics I-K. There will be NO ADDITIONAL points: Students are obligated work during whole semester and fulfil all duties. Attendance policy: Students with more than 12 absences (30% of lessons) will receive N/A grade (Non attended).

Essential Reading: Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. International Relations. 10th edition. Paerson. 2014

Recommended readings: Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%.

Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one week prior to the event.

Any cheating on examinations and plagiatorism is regarded as serious offence to the academic integrity and will lead to a ZERO score and serious disciplinary actions.

Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfil all the required assignments. He/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination. The student is responsible, where stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Read the assigned literature before you come to class. You will be expected to be familiar with the content and main arguments of the required reading assignments. Think about the content of these readings and be prepared to talk about them in class.

This syllabus is subject to change as deemed necessary by the instructor in coordination with students. You are responsible for knowing the information provided in this syllabus.

Quality assurance: Student surveys, discussion on course, student appeals, e-mails, direct (formal) feedback at the end of the semester by students, assistants and other colleagues

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Course Schedule: Week Lesson /

Date Topics to be covered Class

activities Problems/ Assignments (Homework)

Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Course overview Lecturing, discussion

None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

A. Globalisation of international relations

Lecturing, discussion

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). The Globalization of International Relations. pp. 2-42.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

B. Realist theories Lecturing, discussion

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). Realist Theories. pp. 43-83.

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

C. Liberal and social theories Quiz 1 (Topics A-C)

Lecturing, discussion Test

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). Liberal and social theories. pp. 84-125.

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Individual learning and preparation None none

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

D. Foreign Policy Lecturing, discussion

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). Foreign Policy. pp. 126-151.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

E. International Conflicts Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). International Conflict. pp. 152-191.

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Mid-term exam (Topics D-E) Test none

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

F. Military Force and Terrorism Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). Military Force and Terrorism. pp. 192-231.

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

G. International Organization, Law, and Human Rights

Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). International Organization, Law, and Human Rights. pp. 232-281.

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11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

H. International Integration Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). International Integration. pp. 354-385.

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Quiz 2 (Topics F-H) Test none

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

I. Global Finance and Business Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). Global Finance and Business. pp. 320-353.

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

J. The North-South Gap Lecturing, discussions

Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). The North-South Gap. 424-459.

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

K. International Development


Goldstein, J.S. – Pevehouse, J.C. (2014). International Development. pp. 460-497.

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam (I-K) Test None

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EU System

Full Course Title EU System Course Code IR 311 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Lectures other Individual learning TOTAL 45 15 90 150

Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/ International and Public Relations Course leader: Emir Hadzikadunic Contact details: Office: Rectorate e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relation Course status: Faculty course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students

Assessment:

Each student will be assessed on the basis of his or her regular attendance and active participation, the quality of answers to quizzes on assigned readings, quality of presentation and the quality of one mid-term examination as well as one final examination.

Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: Upon the completion of this course students will be able to: Understand

the lessons of European history that led to the creation of the European Union; Be familiar with the political and economic factors that led to the various stages of EU enlargement; Identify the main characteristics of each of the unofficial “blocs” within the EU: Northern countries, Southern countries, Eastern countries; Understand the role of the main institutions of the EU; Reflect on the current challenges facing the EU: further enlargements, immigration, foreign policy, economic stagnation; Be familiar with the impact of the historical rivalries and alliances among France, Germany and Britain in determining the direction and pace of the European integration process; Understand the spectrum of prevailing attitudes towards the EU in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and Greece.

Learning outcomes: This course endeavours to help each participant accomplish, inter alia, the following learning objectives: develop skills in critical, logical and structured reasoning generally and within the context of European Union system; understand social phenomena and their regulation within European Union system; and become familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of European Union system.

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Comprising almost 30 countries with a combined population of almost 500 million people, the European Union generates about one third of the world’s economic output. The EU constitutes today a highly complex supragovernmental organization, with its own institutions and a complex policy-making system. Facing tremendous challenges brought about by the integration of a large number of new members, capitalizing on opportunities stemming from economic integration and being an emerging force in international politics, the European Union is a uniquely interesting topic for students of all majors. This course provides an overview of the history, evolution and current challenges facing the European Union, with an emphasis on social issues. It focuses on the economic and political rationale for closer integration, on the difficulties of reconciling sharply different cultural, legal and political traditions, on the stresses caused by immigration and enlargement, and on the recent challenges presented by the global economic and financial crisis.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, student presentations, class discussions and debates

Assessment Rationale: Each student will be assessed on the basis of his or her regular attendance and active participation (15%), the quality of answers to quizzes on assigned readings (20%), quality of presentation (15%) and the quality of one mid-term examination (20%) as well as one final examination (30%). a) Regular attendance and active participation (15%) – Absence from lectures must not exceed 30%. In addition, a pattern of failure to attend lecture classes (even within the IUS 30% requirement) will reduce the student grade. Students who exceed the IUS 30% limit shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a mark of zero for the course. Each student will be expected to demonstrate his or her preparation and understanding of the course material by contributing effectively to in-class discussions. For every session, each participant will earn points for effective contribution to discussions or will be marked with minimum of zero point in terms of being absent without leave. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. b) Quizzes (20%) – There will be two short quizzes on required readings. For a given quiz that each student takes, he or she will earn a maximum of ten (10) points. c) Presentation (15%) – Each student will be expected to choose a topic on their own and prepare presentation. For a given presentation each student will earn maximum of fifteen (15) points. Late presentations will be penalized by lowering points down. Student shall have the topic discussed with the instructor as early as possible. Finished presentations shall be

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handed in no later than the date when in-class presentation session is scheduled. d) Mid-term examination (20%) – The mid-term examination format will be determined additionally by the lecturer in consultation with students. Each question will correspond to one topic covered up to the seventh session in the course. e) Final examination (30%) – Each student shall take final examination. The format used for the mid-term examination will apply mutatis mutandis to the final examination.

Assessment Weighting: Class attendance and participation: 15% Quizzes: 20% Presentation: 15% Midterm exam: 20% Final Exam: 30%

Essential Reading: John McCormick, Understanding European Union 4th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. Neill Nugent, The Government and Politics of the European Union 7th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. John McCormick, European Union Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.


Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.





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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15


none

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15 Where to start? States and nations,

international organizations, integration.

Understanding integration Lecturing, discussion

Reading: McCormick, Ch 1.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

Where to start? Comparative approach, federalism vs. confederalism, where is Europe? Europeanism – citizenship, Europe’s changing demography.

What is European Union? Lecturing, discussion

Reading: McCormick, Ch 2.

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15 Postwar Europe, first steps towards

integration (1948–55), the European Economic Community (1955–86), economic and social integration (1979–92).

Historical evolution of the EU I Lecturing, discussion

Reading: McCormick, Ch 3

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Quizz Historical evolution of the EU II From Community to Union (1992–2003) The euro, Lisbon, and beyond.

None Reading: McCormick, Ch 3

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

The European institutions – European Commission


Reading: Nugent, Ch. 8.

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How the Commission evolved, how the Commission is structured, what the Commission does.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

The European institutions – European Council How the Councils evolved, how the Council of Ministers is structured, what the Council of Ministers does.



8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Mid-term exam Test none

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

The European institutions – European Parliament How Parliament evolved, how Parliament is structured, what Parliament does.


Reading: Nugent, Ch.11.

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

The European institutions – European Court of Justice How the Court evolved, how the Court is structured, what the Court does, the European Court of Human Rights.



11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

The European institutions – specialized agencies Financial bodies, regulatory and executive agencies, European Police Office (Europol), advisory bodies, other institutions.



12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Quizz



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Parties and interest groups European political groups, interest groups

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

The European Union Policy Process The legal basis of policy, the policy environment, features of the policy process.


Reading: McCormick (b), Ch. 6 and/or Nugent, Ch. 17.

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

Elections and Referendums European elections, national referendums, membership of the EC, the EU or the euro, adoption of a new treaty.


Reading: McCormick Ch. 5, 7,8,16

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

The European Union and the World Towards a European foreign policy, towards a European defense policy, Europe’s global economic presence, relations with the United States of America, relations with the neighborhood, development cooperation.


Reading: McCormick. Ch. 9

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam Test None

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Diplomacy

Full Course Title Diplomacy Course Code IR312 Course Level/BiH cycle Cycle I ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Lectures Presentation Individual learning TOTAL 42 30 78 150

Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Assistant Prof. Dr. Joseph J. Kaminski Contact details: Office: BF2.20 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Program Required Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: Date validated: September 2015 Course aims:

Learning outcomes:

- Students will understand what international diplomacy is - Student’s will be familiar with the idea of ‘soft power’ - Students will be familiar with the current debates surrounding

diplomatic theory and diplomatic processes - Students will be exposed to recent cases of major diplomatic

engagement such as Dayton 1995 (BiH), The Rambouillet Agreement (Kosovo), and the Iran P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations.


This diplomacy course is ambitious. Its goal is to introduce diplomatic theory, as well as explore issues in diplomatic law and practice. (It is not a course on diplomatic history, nor foreign policy, or the like. It is rather about the institution of diplomacy per se.) We will set about doing this by examining the writings of those who have commented on diplomacy over the years, including contemporary insightful cross-disciplinary work underway in research universities, governmental and inter-governmental institutions, and think tanks around the world.

Learning delivery: Lectures, Videos, Discussion, Guest Lectures/presentations Assessment Rationale: Students will be expected to produce weekly definitions of key concepts

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from the Dictionary of Diplomacy that will be available online. They will also engage in class discussions, take quizzes, a midterm and a final examination. The knowledge and skills this course is designed to instill are applicable to work in academia, the private sector and civil society, as well as in the think tank world and government itself.

Assessment Weighting: Attendance 15%, Definitions 15% Quizzes, 10%, Midterm 30%, Final 30%

Essential Reading: Snow and Taylor- Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy Mellisen, Jan.—The New Public Diplomacy—Soft Power in International Relations. Berridge and James. ‘Dictionary of Diplomacy’-- Palgrave-Macmillan, Ozkan, Mehmet, ‘Turkey’s Involvement in Somalia’ (SETA Publications) Falk, Richard. ‘Turkey’s New Multilateralism’, Global Governance 19 (2013), 353-376.

Recommended readings: Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%. Students who

exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.


Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfil all the required assignments. The student should keep in mind that attendance and participation is not the same, he/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination. The student is responsible, where stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Read the assigned literature before you come to class. You will be expected to be familiar with the content and main arguments of the required reading assignments. Think about the content of these readings and be prepared to talk about them in class.



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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Introduction to Course—Distribution of Syllabus


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2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

Introduction to Public Diplomacy (All readings will be found in Rotuledge Handbook of Public Diplomacy unless otherwise noted.


1) Rethinking Public Diplomacy- 3 Nancy Snow 2) Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communications- 12 Philip M. Taylor

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

The Context of Public Diplomacy


3) Public Diplomacy before Gullion: The Evolution of a Phrase- 19 Nicholas J. Cull 4) Public Diplomacy as Loss of World Authority- 24 Michael Vlahos 5) Public Opinion and Power- 39 Ali S. Wyne 6) Exchange Programs and Public Diplomacy- 50 Giles Scott-Smith 7) Arts Diplomacy: The Neglected Aspect of Cultural Diplomacy- 57 John Brown

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

Public Diplomacy Applications


8)Operationalizing Public Diplomacy 63 Matthew C. Armstrong 9) Between “Take-offs” and “Crash Landings”: Situational Aspects of Public Diplomacy 72 John Robert Kelley 10 )Mapping out a Spectrum of Public Diplomacy Initiatives: Information

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and Relational Communication Frameworks 86 R.S. Zaharna 11) The Nexus of U.S. Public Diplomacy and Citizen Diplomacy 101 Sherry Mueller

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Public Diplomacy Management: Image, Influence, and Persuasion

None 12) Public Diplomacy in International Conflicts: A Social Influence Analysis 111 Anthony Pratkanis 13) Credibility and Public Diplomacy 154 Robert H. Gass and John S. Seiter 14) The Culture Variable in the Influence Equation 166 Kelton Rhoads 15) Military Psychological Operations as Public Diplomacy 187 Mark Kilbane

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

State and Non-State Actors in Public Diplomacy


16) American Business and Its Role in Public Diplomacy 195 Keith Reinhard 17) The Public Diplomat: A First Person Account 201 Peter Kovach 18) The Case for Localized Public Diplomacy 212 William P. Kiehl 19) The Distinction Between Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy 225 Ken S. Heller and Liza M. Persson 20) Valuing Exchange of Persons in Public Diplomacy 233 Nancy Snow

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

Global Approaches to Public Diplomacy


21) Four Seasons in One Day: The Crowded House of Public Diplomacy in the UK 251

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Ali Fisher 22) German Public Diplomacy: The Dialogue of Cultures 262 Oliver Zöllner 23) Origin and Development of Japan’s Public Diplomacy 270 Tadashi Ogawa 24) China Talks Back: Public Diplomacy and Soft Power for the Chinese Century 282 Gary D. Rawnsley 25) Central and Eastern European Public Diplomacy: A Transitional Perspective on National Reputation Management 292 György Szondi 26) Australian Public Diplomacy 314 Naren Chitty

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

MIDTERM None IN CLASS EXAMINATION

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

The New Public Diplomacy: Between Theory and Practice and Rethinking the ‘New’ Public Diplomacy


Jan Melissen Introduction 3 Beyond American public diplomacy? 6 Defining the new public diplomacy 11 Public diplomacy and related concepts 16 Conclusion: diplomacy and the ordinary individual 23 Brian Hocking Introduction 28 Unpicking the threads of public diplomacy 29 Public diplomacy and power: hard, soft and sticky 33 Public diplomacy: hierarchies and networks 35 Public diplomacy and diplomats 39 Conclusion

10.

07/12/15 -

Turkey’s New Approach to Diplomacy

Turkey's New Multilateralism: A Positive Diplomacy for the Twenty-First Century Richard Falk

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11/12/15 Global Governance 19 (2013), 353-376 Turkey’s Involvement in Somalia: Assessment of a State-Building in Progress (Istanbul: SETA Publications) Mehmet Özkan. 1-64.

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

Public Diplomacy in the People’s Republic of China and Revolutionary States, Outlaw Regimes and the Techniques of Public Diplomacy


Ingrid d’Hooghe Introduction 88 China’s foreign policy and diplomacy 89 Targeting foreign audiences from 1949 onwards 91 China’s present public diplomacy goals 92 Assets and liabilities 94 Target groups 95 The instruments 96 The inner working of China’s public diplomacy system 98 China’s public diplomacy strategies: the case of Tibet 100 The limits of China’s public diplomacy 101 Conclusion 103 Paul Sharp The public diplomacy of the Bolsheviks and the Berne mission 107 The public diplomacy of Qaddafi’s Libyan Jamahiriya 110 Iranian public diplomacy under Khomeini 114 Conclusions: public diplomacy and the ‘war on terror’

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Culture Communicates: US Diplomacy That Works.


Cynthia P. Schneider Introduction 147 American culture and understanding America until the Cold War 149 Diplomacy that worked: cultural diplomacy during the Cold War 151 The role(s) and position(s) of cultural diplomacy in the US government or ‘déjà vu all over again’ 155 Comparative practices of other countries 157

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Cultural diplomacy in the twenty-first century 158 The challenges

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

The EU as a Soft Power: the Force of Persuasion.


Anna Michalski Introduction 124 Scope of analysis External policy and normative power 126 The internal dimension of EU communication and information 127 EU external communication 130 The evolving European foreign policy and the significance of communication 139 Conclusion 141

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

Making a National Brand & Dialogue-based Public Diplomacy: a New Foreign Policy Paradigm?


Wally Olins Introduction 169 France and nation-branding 170 Projecting the national brand 172 Conclusion 177 Shaun Riordan Introduction 180 Building bridges to moderate Islam 180 Promoting civil society 184 Beyond selling policies, values, and national image 186 Collaboration with non-governmental agents 190 Practitioners as public diplomacy entrepreneurs

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Advancing Public Diplomacy Studies—Final Thoughts (Routledge Handook)


27) How Globalization Became U.S. Public Diplomacy at the End of the Cold War 325 Joseph Duffey 28) Ethics and Social Issues in Public Diplomacy 334 Richard Nelson and Foad Izadi 29) Noopolitik: A New Paradigm for Public Diplomacy 352 David Ronfeldt and John Arquilla

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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Diplomatic History

Full Course Title Diplomatic History Course Code IR 331 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle/ 3rd year ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Hrustan Šišić Contact details: Office: e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Program Elective Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: Date validated: September 2015

Course aims: The primary aim of the course is to introduce students in the key concepts of diplomatic history

Learning outcomes: This course seeks to help each student to accomplish basic learning objectives, to develop skills in critical, logical and structured reasoning generally and within the context of history of diplomacy


Learning delivery: Assessment Rationale: Assessment Weighting: Attendance and participation (10%) Quiz (10%) Midterm Exam (20%)

Research Paper (10%) Presentation (10%) Final Exam (40%) Essential Reading: Harold Nicholson, Diplomacy Recommended readings: Henry Kissinger, Diplomacy; Jeremy Black, A History of Diplomacy Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%.

Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars,

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workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.





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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Definition and Basic Terms in Diplomacy


G.R. Berridge, Alan James: A dictionary of diplomacy

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

The Rise of Diplomacy: Ad Hoc Period


A.Nuri Yurdusev: Ottoman Diplomacy

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

Diplomacy from 1450-1600 Lecturing, discussion

Jeremy Black: A history of diplomacy

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

Origins of Organized Diplomacy Lecturing, discussion

Harold Nicholson: Diplomacy

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Quiz None /

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

The Development of Diplomatic Theory



7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

The transition from the Old Diplomacy to the New



8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Midterm None /

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

European Diplomacy: Before the First World War


Henry Kissinger: Diplomacy

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

The New Face of Diplomacy: Wilson and Treaty of Versailles


Henry Kissinger: Diplomacy

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

Democratic Diplomacy Lecturing, discussions


12. 21/12/15 - Types of European Diplomacy Lecturing, Harold Nicholson: Diplomacy

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25/12/15 discussions

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

Presentation Lecturing, discussions

/

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

Points of Diplomatic Procedure and Diplomatic Language



15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Recent Changes in Diplomatic Practice

discussions Harold Nicholson: Diplomacy

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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International Relations Theories

Full Course Title International Relations Theories Course Code IR 338 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Lectures Project Individual learning TOTAL 42 30 78 150

Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Dr. Abdurrahim Siradag Contact details: Office: BF2.20 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Programme required course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: Research paper, mid-term exam, final exam Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: The aim of the course is to teach the students the fundamental theories of

international relations that affect the international system. The course is to provide students with general information on the mainstream theories of international relations ranging from realism, liberalism, constructivism and English School and hence give an understanding of today’s international system and its major problems.

Learning outcomes: After finishing the course successfully, the IUS student shall be able to: • Understand the theoretical background of international relations • Develop an understanding of the main bodies of IR theory • Compare, contrast, and analyze various IR theories • Understand world politics through IR theories • Apply IR theories to the world politics to solve global problems and develop the new alternatives for global challenges.


Realism, Liberalism, International Society, Social Constructivism, international Political Economy: classical theories, International Political Economy: contemporary debates, foreign policy.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, class discussions and debates Assessment Rationale:

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Assessment Weighting:

Attendance and Participation 10% Research Paper 15% Mid-term Exam 35% Final Exam 40%

Essential Reading: Robert Jacson and Georg Sorenson. 2007. Introduction to International Relations: Theories and approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press. N. J. Renger. 2000. International Relations, Political Theory and The Problem of Order: Beyond International Relations Theory. Great Britain: Routledge.







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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Introduction Lecturing, discussion

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

Managing Order: Balance Lecturing, discussion

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15


4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15


5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Managing Order: Society Lecturing, discussion

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

Managing Order: Institutions Lecturing, discussion

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

Managing Order: Institutions Lecturing, discussions

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Midterm exam

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

Ending Order? Emancipation Lecturing, discussions

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Ending Order? Emancipation Lecturing, discussions

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

Ending Order? Limits Lecturing, discussions

12. 21/12/15 - Ending Order? Limits Lecturing,

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13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

Ordering Ends? Lecturing, discussions

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

Ordering Ends? Lecturing, discussions

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Overview Lecturing, discussions

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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Politics in Europe

Full Course Title Politics in Europe Course Code IR 342 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/ International and Public Relations Course leader: Peter Plenta, PhD. Contact details: Office: B F1.32 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Anytime Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relation Course status: Programme required course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: quizzes, mid-term exam, final exam, presentation Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: • Better understanding of the historical foundations of current issues in

European politics • Broaden exposure to issues on the international, political and economic

agenda • Create a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and a

beneficial exchange of ideas Learning outcomes: • Ability to evaluate the scholarly literature on comparative politics and

Europe • Demonstrate ability to apply theoretical approaches to the praxis of

politics in Europe • Develop oral communication skills


This course focuses on the major social, political, and economic dynamics shaping contemporary European politics. The first part of the course will focus on the essentials of European politics - the development of democracy and the nation-state, its political and party systems, and economic structures. The second part of the course will explore contemporary topics in European politics: European integration, immigration, security, foreign policy, and the future of Europe.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, student presentations, class

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discussions and debates Assessment Rationale: Quizzes, midterm and final exams are used for measuring self learning,

independent study, while presentations are utilized for measuring working with literature and critical thinking. All achievements over 55% are satisfactory passing.

Assessment Weighting: Quiz 1: 25% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics A-C. Mid-term Exam: 15% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics D-E. Quiz 2: 25% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics F-H. Final exam: 25% The exam will cover material assigned in readings and discussed in class. The exam will include multiple choice questions from topics I-K. Student presentation: 10 % Students (in pair) will prepare 10-15 minutes power point presentation covering topics of the government, the parliament, the political system and the political regime in a particular European country. Presentations will be in pairs; nevertheless students will be evaluated individually base on overall quality of a presentation and his/her presentation abilities. There will be NO ADDITIONAL Points: Students are obligated work during whole semester and fulfil all duties. Attendance policy: Students with more than 12 absences (30% of lessons) will receive N/A grade (Non attended).

Essential Reading: Bale, Tim. European Politics: A comparative introduction. 2nd edition. Palgrave MacMillan. 2005.




Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfil all the required assignments. He/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination. The student is responsible, where stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a

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critique of the week's readings. Read the assigned literature before you come to class. You will be expected to be familiar with the content and main arguments of the required reading assignments. Think about the content of these readings and be prepared to talk about them in class.



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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15


None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

A. Europe: a continent in the making


Bale, Tim (2005). Europe: a continent in the making. p. 1-31.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

B. The end of nation state? Lecturing, discussion

Bale, Tim (2005). The end of the nation state? Federalism, devolution and the European Union. p. 32-56.

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

C. From government to governance Quiz 1 (Topics A-C)

Lecturing, discussion Test

Bale, Tim (2005). From government to governance: running the state, making policy and policing the constitution. p. 57-80.

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Individual learning and preparation of presentation

None none

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

D. Governments and parliaments Lecturing, discussion

Bale, Tim (2005). Governments and parliaments: a long way from equality. p. 81-104.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

E. Political parties Lecturing, discussions

Bale, Tim (2005). Parties: how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future. p. 105-132.

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Mid-term exam (Topics D-E) Test none

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

F. Elections, voting and referendums


Bale, Tim (2005). Elections, voting and referendums: systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability. p.

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133-157.

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

G. The media Lecturing, discussions

Bale, Tim (2005). The media: player and recorder. p. 158-182.

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

H. Pressure politics Lecturing, discussions

Bale, Tim (2005). Pressure politics: civil society, organized interests and new social movements. p. 183-203.

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Quiz 2 (Topics F-H) Test none

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

I. Politics over economics Lecturing, discussions

Bale, Tim (2005). Politics over economics: enduring differences between left and right. p. 204-225.

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

J. Migrants and minorities Lecturing, discussions

Bale, Tim (2005). Not wanted but needed: migrants and minorities. p. 226-248.

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

K. Europe`s international politics


Bale, Tim (2005). Making the world a better place? Europe’s international politics. p. 249-271.

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam (I-K) Test None

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IR 347 Ethnicity and Ethnic Conflicts

Full Course Title: Ethnicity and Ethnic Conflicts

Course Code: IR 347

Course Level/BiH cycle: I cycle

ECTS credit value: 6 ECTS

Student work-load: (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Lectures Project Individual learning

TOTAL

42 30 78 150

Length: Fall Semester 2014

Faculty/School/Department: FBA/International and Public Relations

Course leader: Nerkez Opacin

Contact details: Office: B F1.30 e-mail: [email protected]

Office hours: Mondays 3-5 pm and Fridays 9-12 am

Phone: 957421

Site: B F1.25

Host Study Program: International and Public Relations

Course status: Program elective

Pre-requisites: None

Access restrictions: I cycle students

Assessment: Participation (and Attendance), Pop-up quizzes, Presentations, Mid-term Exam and Final Exam.

Date validated: September 2015

Course aims:

The aims of the course are:

• to give students an understanding of key concepts of ethnicity, conflicts and ethnic conflicts.

• to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate basic concepts of ethnic conflicts.

• to develop students’ ability to understand and evaluate

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the history and evolution of ethnic conflicts.

• that along the way, students have the opportunity to improve their research and presentation skills by collecting additional information on various topics discussed in the class and to hold a presentation.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing the course successfully, the IUS student shall be able to:

• Describe key concepts of ethnicity, conflicts and ethnic conflicts.

• Explain basic concepts of ethnicity and ethnic conflicts.

• Analyse and identify ethnic conflicts.


Ethnicity and ethnic conflicts is a broad field that has grown rapidly in recent years. This subject will cover a variety of topics, ranging from personal to global. In particular, we will focus on defining ethnicity, and identifying ethnic conflicts and its consequences. The themes include the following: ethnicity, race, religion, nationalism, conflicts, ethnic conflicts, resolution.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, student presentations, class discussions and debates.

Assessment Rationale: Midterm and final exams are used for measuring self learning and independent study skills, while a quiz and presentations are utilized for measuring knowledge usage. All achievements over 55% are satisfactory passing.


Participation 15% Pop-up quizzes 3-4x in total 10% Presentation 15% Mid-term Exam 25% Final Exam 35%

Essential Reading: Ethnic Conflict – A Global Perspective, by Stefan Wolff, Oxford University Press, 2006

Recommended readings: Keeping the Peace, by Daniel L. Byman, The John Hopkins University Press, 2002.

Intranet web reference: None

Important notes:

Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%. Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.

Academic Integrity: Any cheating on examinations or quizzes is regarded as serious offence to the academic integrity and will lead to a ZERO score, or serious disciplinary actions.

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Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfill all the required assignments. The student should keep in mind that attendance and participation is not the same, he/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination.

Pop-up quizzes: They are designed to provide an extra incentive for students to do course readings and give additional feedback on their comprehension of the assigned texts. Students will be asked to write a summary of the assigned reading emphasizing the main points in the first 15 minutes of class. Students will not be given prior notice of when the quizzes will be given.

Only participation is going to be taken into account in determining grade percentage.

Presentations: Choose a conflict. Present briefly the basic historic facts. Present different ethnic groups and identify them. What caused the conflict? What were the main factors which contributed to the division of the society? How was the conflict settled or managed? Is the conflict over? Show ways of resolving the conflicts. Provide your own recommendations of how this particular conflict could lead to eventual reconciliation between different ethnic groups. This presentation should be 20 minutes at most; each presenter is required to use a map/power point to illustrate his/her case. For each presentation, the group should prepare a hand-out and/or power-point presentation which conveys the most important messages (in bullet-points or as key words). Try to make your presentation as clear and structured as possible, so that your classmates can easily follow. During the group presentation, the listeners will be asked to think of the differences and similarities between their own case and the case presented. This will be discussed after each presentation.

The student is responsible, when stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Some of the questions that should guide the student are: What argument(s) did you find most interesting/puzzling/persuasive? What are the main trends in this week readings? How did it (if it did) relate/differ from the previous week's readings? Also the student while reading the assigned readings should think about answering to the questions asked for the presentations.


Quality assurance: Student survey.

Course schedule:

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Week Lesson / Date

Topics to be covered Class activities Problems/ Assignments (Homework)

Readings Learning objectives (After this lesson student will be able to:)

1 05/10/15 -

09/10/15

Course overview. None

2 12/10/15 -

16/10/15

Introduction. Choosing countries/areas/regions for presentations.


None

3 29/10/15

- 23/10/15

Introduction. Ethnopolitics: Conflict versus cooperation. The human dimension: Facts, figures, and stories of ethnic conflict.


Ethnic Conflict – A Global Perspective, by Stefan Wolff, Oxford University Press, 2006. 1-25.

4 26/10/15 -

30/10/15

Ethnicity and nationalism Lecturing, discussion


5 02/11/15 -

06/11/15

What causes ethnic conflicts? Lecturing, discussion


6 09/11/15

- 13/11/15

Chechnya: From Past to Future Interactive lecturing, discussions

Chechnya: From Past to Future, edited by Richard Sakwa, Anthem press, pp. 157-180.

.

7 16/11/15

- 20/11/15

Ethnic Conflict / Ethnic Cleansing and War Crimes (1991-1995) (WEB) Domestic Ethnic Conflict and

Interactive lecturing, discussions

http://www.transconflict.com/2014/09/ethnic-cleansing-war-crimes-1991-

Ethnic Conflict by Yahya Sadowski, Foreign Policy, No.111, pp.12-23. Domestic Ethnic Conflict and Ethnic Nepotism: A Comparative Analysis

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Ethnic Nepotism 1995-part-eleven-269/

by Tatu Vanhanen, Journal of Peace Research, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 55-73.

8 23/11/15 -

04/12/15

Mid-term None None

9 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

Managing and settling ethnic conflicts

Interactive lecturing, discussions


10 07/12/15 -

11/12/15

Post-conflict reconstruction Interactive lecturing


11 14/12/15

- 18/12/15

Visiting the UNDP / Ethnic Cleansing and War Crimes (1991-1995) (WEB)

Interactive lecturing, in class assignment

None

12 21/12/15

- 25/12/15

Core Approaches – Conceptual and Methodological / Ethnic Cleansing and War Crimes (1991-1995) (WEB)

Interactive lecturing

Handbook of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, by Sandole, Byrne, Sandole-Staroste and Senehi, p. 144-156, 184-200, 201-214.

13 28/12/15 -

01/01/16

Workshop/Panel Exercise. New Year holiday.

Interactive lecturing

None

14 04/01/16 -

08/01/16

Workshop/Panel Exercise / Ethnic Cleansing and War Crimes (1991-1995) (WEB)

Presentations None

15 11/01/16 -

15/01/16

Review session. Review discussion

None

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16 18/01/16 -

29/01/16 Final exam

None

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Islam and Politics

Full Course Title Islam and Politics Course Code IR408 Course Level/BiH cycle I ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Assistant Prof. Dr. Joseph Kaminski Contact details: Office: e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: Attendance/Participation, Midterm, Final exam, Written Assignments Date validated: September 2015

Course aims:

This course aims to give advanced undergraduate level students a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Islam and contemporary politics. Students should be familiar with major thinkers within the Islamist political discourse and should be familiar with movements and Islamic politics in various parts of the world today

Learning outcomes:

- Understand the state of research on this topic - Understand differences in Islamic movements in different parts of the

world - Understand major thinkers associated with Islamic political thought


I will begin the course by introducing students to the contemporary discourse on the Middle East. I will briefly look at the impact of colonialism in shaping this region. I will then transition into the more theoretical works that seek to explore the political implementation of Islamic thought. We will explore how ‘Islamist’ movements are similar and different. We will also look at the ‘Arab Spring’ and read articles and policy briefs that examine its implications and causes.

Following the Midterm we will look at state formation, institutional and electoral approaches to modernization, and contemporary places of conflict in the Muslim world. Do all states follow similar patterns of

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democratization or are there exceptions? Other similar questions will be explored. At the very end of the semester I hope take a particular case, that of counternarcotics strategy in Afghanistan, and explore it in detail.

Learning delivery: Lectures, in class discussion, videos Assessment Rationale: The Midterm and Final exams will be in-class, essay format. Original

thinking is expected and students will be permitted to use WRITTEN notes taken during lectures to assist in their exam. This means, if you DO NOT take written notes, you will be at a SERIOUS disadvantage during the exams.

Assessment Weighting: Attendance/Participation—15% Written Assignments—25% Midterm—30% Final Exam—30%

Essential Reading: On Syllabus Recommended readings: On Syllabus Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%.






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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Introduction to course Lecturing, discussion

None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

‘Setting the Table—Understanding the State of Research on the Muslim World


[in class video] PBS Documentary, Empire of Faith. [part 1- 54:56]

Haklai, Oded. 2009. “Authoritarianism and Islamic Movements in the Middle East: Research and Theory Building in the 21st Century.” International Studies Review. No. 11. 27-45. ** read this article 1st!!!! Nasr, S.V.R. . "European Colonialism and the Emergence of Modern Muslim States." In The Oxford History of Islam. Ed. John L. Esposito. Oxford Islamic Studies Online. http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/book/islam-9780195107999/islam-9780195107999-chapter-13 Kingston, Haklai, and Hashemi. “Entering the 21st Century: The Middle East.” International Journal, Vol. 55, No. 4. (2000), pp. 647-654.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

The Beginnings of Modern Islamist Thought


Al- Banna, Hassan. “Toward the Light.”

http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/book/islam-9780195107999/islam-9780195107999-chapter-13�



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Mududi, Abul. “The Islamic Law and Constitution.”

*** NOTE, this work is 403 pages long, for the purposes of this class, only print out chapters 4 and 5. (pages 123-201.) Simply when printing, select to print pages 123 to 201, unless you want to print 400+ pages!!

Qutb, Sayyid. “Milestones”

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

The 1979 Iranian Revolution Lecturing, discussion

Khomeini, Ayatollah. Governance of the Jurist (Velayat-e Faqeeh). Institute for the Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works. Translated by Hamid Algar. Tehran, Iran. (read all)

5.

02/11/15 -06/11/15

Contemporary Islamist Movements: National vs. Transnational Movements in Islam and Hamas

Kaminski, Joseph. (2014). “Comparing the Goals and Aspirations of Contemporary National-Based Islamist Movements vs. Contemporary Transnational-Based Islamist Movements,” In T. Poirson and R. Oprisko (eds.), Caliphates and Global Islamic Politics. E-International Relations Publications. Pp. 47-59. Hroub, Khaled. 2000. Hamas: Political

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Thought and Practice. Washington D.C: Institute for Palestine Studies. ** read 1-42 and 209-261.

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

Contemporary Islamist Movements: the Muslim Brotherhood


Rubin, Barry. 2010. The Muslim Brotherhood: The Organization and Policies of a Global Islamist Movement. Palgrave Macmillan.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

Contemporary Islamist Movements: Hezbollah


Norton, Richard A. 2009. Hezbollah: A Short History. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

MIDTERM None

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

The Arab Spring Uprisings Lecturing, discussions

[in class video] Arab Spring: The Documentary (25:59 in length)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iqLaPS4Zv8 Anderson, Lisa. “Demystifying the Arab Spring: Parsing the Differences between Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.” In The New Arab Revolt: What Happened, What it means, and What Comes Next. Published by the Council on Foreign Relations. 320-328. Goldstone, Jack. “Understanding the Revolutions of 2011—Weaknesses and

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Resilience in Middle Eastern Autocracies.” In The New Arab Revolt: What Happened, What it means, and What Comes Next. Published by the Council on Foreign Relations. 329-343.

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Rachid-al- Ghannouchi and Tunisia’s Ennhada Party


Tammi, Azzam. 2001. Rachid Ghannouchi: A Democrat within Islamism. (New York: Oxford Press) Ghannouchi, Rachid—The Participation of Islamists in a non-Islamic Government. 271-276.

11.

14/12/15 - 18/12/15

On State Formation: ‘voting rights or institutions’—what must come first


Ha-Joon, Chang. 2011. "Institutions and Economic Development: Theory, Policy and History.” Journal of Institutional Economics. Vol 7: 4. 473–498.

Paldam and Gundlach. “Two Views on Institutions and Development: The Grand Transition vs. the Primacy of Institutions.” KYKLOS, Vol. 61. No. 1. (2008) 65–100

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Authoritarianism—a ‘Muslim’ things or an ‘Arab’ thing?


Stepan, Alfred and Robertson, Graeme. ‘An "Arab" More Than a "Muslim" Democracy Gap.’ Journal of Democracy. Volume 14, Number 3, July 2003, pp. 30-44 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_democracy/v014/14.3stepan.pdf

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Lupo, Lindsey and Pryor, Nancy. “Closing the Democracy Deficit: Lessons from the Islamic Democracies.” Western Political Science Association Conference Paper. 2008. 1-28.

Midlarsky, Manus. “Democracy and Islam: Implications for Civilizational Conflict and the Democratic Peace.” International Studies Quarterly. Vol. 42, No. 3. (1998) 485-511.

Fish, Steven M. 2002. “Islam and Authoritarianism.” World Politics 55 (1): 4-37.

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

A look at Indonesia and Malaysian Politics


Hadiz, Vedi and Teik, Khoo Boo. “Approaching Islam and politics from political economy: a comparative Study of Indonesia and Malaysia.” Pacific Review 2011. Vol 24, No. 4. 463-485.

Hadiz, Vedi and Robison, Richard. “Political Economy and Islamic Politics: Insights from the Indonesian Case. New Political Economy. Vol. 17:2. 137-155.

14.

04/01/16- 08/01/16

Pakistan vs. India


Thorner, Alice. “The Kashmir Conflict.” Middle East Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Jan., 1949), pp. 17-30.

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Rizvi, Gowher. “Nehru and the Indo-Pakistan Rivalry over Kashmir 1947-64.” Contemporary South Asia, Mar 1995, Vol. 4, Issue 1. Ganguly, Sumit. “Explaining the Kashmir Insurgency: Political Mobilization and Institutional Decay.” International Security. Vol 21. No. 2. (1996). 76-107.

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Catch up and Review discussions Come to Class with Question about the final exam!!!

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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IR 453 Political Geography and Geopolitics

Full Course Title: Political Geography and Geopolitics

Course Code: IR 453

Course Level/BiH cycle: I cycle

ECTS credit value: 6 ECTS

Student work-load: (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Lectures Project Individual learning

TOTAL

42 30 78 150

Length: Fall Semester 2015

Faculty/School/Department: FBA/ International and Public Relations

Course leader: Nerkez Opacin

Contact details: Office: B F1.30 e-mail: [email protected]

Office hours: Mondays 3-5 pm and Fridays 9-12 am

Phone: 957421

Site: B F1.25

Host Study Program: International and Public Relations

Course status: Programme Required

Pre-requisites: None

Access restrictions: I cycle students only

Assessment: Participation (and Attendance), Pop-up quizzes, Presentations, Mid-term Exam and Final Exam.


Course aims:

The aims of the course are:

• to give students an understanding of key concepts of political geography and geopolitics.

• to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate basic concepts of geopolitics and political geography.

• to develop students’ ability to understand and evaluate the history and evolution of

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geopolitics.

• that along the way, students have the opportunity to improve their research and presentation skills by collecting additional information on various topics discussed in the class and to hold a presentation.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing the course successfully, the IUS student shall be able to:

• Understand key concepts of political geography and geopolitics.

• Evaluate basic concepts of geopolitics and political geography.

• Understand and evaluate the history and evolution of geopolitics.


Political geography is a broad field that has grown rapidly in recent years. This subject will cover a variety of topics, ranging from personal to global. In particular, we will focus on political implications of globalization. The themes include the following: geopolitics - past, present and future, significance of political boundaries, and political geography of the sea, nation; and place - nationalism and territoriality, globalization and the state system, political-geographical aspects of migration, transnational environmental issues and issues of public space.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, student presentations, class discussions and debates.

Assessment Rationale: Midterm and final exams are used for measuring self learning and independent study skills, while a quiz and presentations are utilized for measuring knowledge usage. All achievements over 55% are satisfactory passing.


Participation 15% Pop-up quizzes 3-4x in total 10% Presentation 15% Mid-term Exam 25% Final Exam 35%

Essential Reading: Geopolitics Reader, by Gearoid O Tauthail, Simon Dalby and Paul Routledge.

Recommended readings: Political Geography, by Mark Blacksell

Intranet web reference: None

Important notes:

Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%. Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.

Academic Integrity: Any cheating on examinations or quizzes is regarded as serious offence to the academic integrity and will lead to a ZERO score, or serious disciplinary actions.

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Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfill all the required assignments. The student should keep in mind that attendance and participation is not the same, he/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination.

Pop-up quizzes: They are designed to provide an extra incentive for students to do course readings and give additional feedback on their comprehension of the assigned texts. Students will be asked to write a summary of the assigned reading emphasizing the main points in the first 15 minutes of class. Students will not be given prior notice of when the quizzes will be given.

Only participation is going to be taken into account in determining grade percentage.

Presentations: Present briefly the advantages and disadvantages of the country's geographic location. What are the main external actors and factors affecting the country? What are its security challenges (what conflicts –active or frozen) it is involved in? Natural resources which (may/do) affect its foreign policy? This presentation should be 15 minutes at most; each presenter is required to use a map/power point to illustrate his/her case. For each presentation, the group should prepare a hand-out and/or power-point presentation which conveys the most important messages (in bullet-points or as key words). Try to make your presentation as clear and structured as possible, so that your classmates can easily follow it. During the group presentation, the listeners will be asked to think of the differences and similarities between their own country and the country presented. This will be discussed after each presentation.

The student is responsible, when stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Some of the questions that should guide the student are: What argument(s) did you find most interesting/puzzling/persuasive? What are the main trends in this week readings? How did it (if it did) relate/differ from the previous week's readings? Also the student while reading the assigned readings should think about answering to the questions asked for the presentations.


Quality assurance: Student survey.

Course schedule:

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Week Lesson / Date

Topics to be covered Class activities Problems/ Assignments (Homework)

Readings Learning objectives (After this lesson student will be able to:)

1 05/10/15 -

09/10/15

Course overview. None

2 12/10/15 -

16/10/15

Introduction. Choosing countries for presentations.


None

3 29/10/15

- 23/10/15

Process and patterns I. Lecturing, discussion, Short video

Political Geography, by Mark Blacksell..

4 26/10/15 -

30/10/15

Process and patterns II. Lecturing, discussion

Political Geography, by Mark Blacksell.

5 02/11/15 -

06/11/15

Imperialist Geopolitics Lecturing, discussion

Geopolitics Reader1 , p. 17-30, 34-38, 40-42, 53-55.

6 09/11/15

- 13/11/15

Cold War Geopolitics Interactive lecturing, discussions

Geopolitics Reader, p. 59-72, 76-84, 91-93, 107-114.

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7 16/11/15 -

21st Century Geopolitics Interactive Geopolitics Reader, p. 119-132, 136-144, 151-154, 155-163, 166-173.

1 The student is responsible to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Some of the questions that should guide the student are: What argument(s) did you find most interesting/puzzling/persuasive? What are the main trends in this week readings? How did it (if it did) relate/differ from the previous week's readings?

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20/11/15 lecturing, discussions

8 23/11/15 -

04/12/15

Mid-term None None

9 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

Geopolitics of Global Dangers Interactive lecturing, discussions

Geopolitics Reader, p. 177-185, 188-195, 203-211, 217-228.

10 07/12/15 -

11/12/15

U.S. Geostrategic Imperatives Interactive lecturing

Brzezinski, “The Grand Chessboard,” p. 30-56. (PDF)

11 14/12/15 -

18/12/15

Anti-Geopolitics Interactive lecturing, in class assignment

Geopolitics Reader, p. 233-246. Still to be decided if there will be space for more.

12 21/12/15

- 25/12/15

Distance and Foreign Policy Interactive lecturing

“Distance and Foreign Policy: A Political Geography Approach,” by Alan K. Henrikson. International Political Science Review, Oct. 2002, 437-466. (PDF)

13 28/12/15

- 01/01/16

Diasporas.. New Year holiday. Interactive lecturing

“Congress, Constituencies, and U.S. Foreign Policy in the Caspian,” by David C. King & Miles Pomper. (Word doc.)

14 04/01/16 -

08/01/16

Energy, Resources Presentations Compilation. Links to be provided.

15 11/01/16 -

15/01/16

Review session. Review None

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discussion

16 18/01/16 -

29/01/16 Final exam

None

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African Politics

Full Course Title African Politics Course Code IR 456 Course Level/BiH cycle I cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Dr. Abdurrahim Siradag Contact details: Office: BF2.20 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Programme elective course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: I cycle students Assessment: quizzes, mid-term exam, final exam Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: The main purposes of this course are to examine the colonial history of

Africa, African liberation movements, the impact of external actors on African politics, democratic development of Africa, and security and conflict in Africa. This course will particularly focus on the questions of why Africa is a passive actor in world politics, why external actors are involved in African politics and what is the strategic position of Africa in world politics?

Learning outcomes: After finishing the course successfully, the IUS student shall be able to: • Explain how colonialism and independence movements shaped Africa • Identify why Africa is economically and strategically important in world

politics • Define underdevelopment in Africa and clarify its causes. • Discuss the causes of conflict and war in Africa. • Explain major social, cultural, and economic challenges that African

states face Indicative syllabus content:

State, civil society and external interests, Pre-Colonial and Colonial inheritance, Ideology: nationalism, socialism, populism and state capitalism, Ethnicity, ethic groups, tribes and political identity, Social

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class: the search for class politics in Africa, Legitimacy: neo-patrimonialism, personal rule and the centralization of the African state, Coercion: military intervention in African politics, Sovereignty: external influences on African politics, Sovereignty again: neo-colonialism, structural adjustment, and Africa’s political economy, Authority: the crises of accumulation, governance and state collapse, Democracy: re-legitimizing the African state, State and civil society in post-colonial Africa.



Attendance and Participation 10% Research Paper 20% Mid-term Exam 30% Final Exam 40%

Essential Reading: Thomson, A. (2010). An Introduction to African Politics, 3e. NY: Routledge.







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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15


None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

State, civil society and external interests


Thomson, A. (2010). An Introduction to African Politics, 3e. NY: Routledge. Chapter 1

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

Pre-Colonial and Colonial inheritance



4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

Ideology: nationalism, socialism, populism and state capitalism



5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Ethnicity, ethic groups, tribes and political identity



6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

Social class: the search for class politics in Africa



7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

Legitimacy: neo-patrimonialism, personal rule and the centralization of the African state



8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Midterm Exam

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

Coercion: military intervention in African politics



10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Sovereignty: external influences on African politics



11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

Sovereignty: neo-colonialism, structural adjustment, and Africa’s



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political economy

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

Authority: the crises of accumulation, governance and state collapse



13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

Democracy: re-legitimizing the African state



14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

State and civil society in post-colonial Africa



15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Overview Lecturing, discussions

None

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final Exam

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Research Methods

Full Course Title Research Methods Course Code IR 501 Course Level/BiH cycle II cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)


Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Dr. Keith Doubt Contact details: Office: e-mail: Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Required course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: II cycle students Assessment: Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: Learning outcomes: Indicative syllabus content:

Learning delivery: Assessment Rationale: Assessment Weighting: Essential Reading: Recommended readings: Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%.



Students’ responsibilities: The student is responsible to come on time. Any late comers should not enter and so disrupt the lecture. The student is

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responsible to come prepared to class and to fulfil all the required assignments. He/she is responsible to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination. The student is responsible, where stated, to read the required readings prior to class. The student should develop a critique of the week's readings. Read the assigned literature before you come to class. You will be expected to be familiar with the content and main arguments of the required reading assignments. Think about the content of these readings and be prepared to talk about them in class.



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activities Lab activities Problems/

Assignments (Homework)

Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Mid-term exam

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

12. 21/12/15 -

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25/12/15

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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International Relations Theories

Full Course Title International Relations Theories Course Code IR 502 Course Level/BiH cycle II cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Dr. Abdurrahim Siradag Contact details: Office: BF2.20 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Programme required course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: II cycle students Assessment: research paper, mid-term exam, final exam Date validated: September 2015 Course aims: The aim of the course is to teach the students the fundamental theories of

international relations that affect the international system. The course is to provide students with general information on the mainstream theories of international relations ranging from realism, liberalism, constructivism and English School and hence give an understanding of today’s international system and its major problems.

Learning outcomes: After finishing the course successfully, the IUS student shall be able to: • Understand the theoretical background of international relations • Develop an understanding of the main bodies of IR theory • Compare, contrast, and analyze various IR theories • Understand world politics through IR theories • Apply IR theories to the world politics to solve global problems and develop the new alternatives for global challenges.


Realism, Liberalism, International Society, Social Constructivism, international Political Economy: classical theories, International Political Economy: contemporary debates, foreign policy.


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Attendance 10% Research Paper (Final Exam) 40% Mid-term Exam 30% Participation 20%

Essential Reading: Robert Jacson and Georg Sorenson. 2007. Introduction to International Relations: Theories and approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press. N. J. Renger. 2000. International Relations, Political Theory and The Problem of Order: Beyond International Relations Theory. Great Britain: Routledge. Scott Burchill and Andrew Linklater. 2005. Theories of International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan.







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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15


2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15


3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

Realism Lecturing, discussion

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

Realism Lecturing, discussion

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Liberalism Lecturing, discussion

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

Liberalism Lecturing, discussion

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15


8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Midterm exam

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

The English School Lecturing, discussions

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Constructivism Lecturing, discussions

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

Constructivism Lecturing, discussions

12. 21/12/15 - Marxism Lecturing,

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13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

Critical Theory Lecturing, discussions

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

Postmodernism Lecturing, discussions

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Conclusion Lecturing, discussions

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam

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The Middle East in World Politics

Full Course Title The Middle East in World Politics Course Code IR531 Course Level/BiH cycle II ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Assistant Prof. Dr. Joseph Kaminski Contact details: Office: B F2.20 e-mail: [email protected]

Office hours: Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Programme elective Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: II cycle students

Assessment: Attendance/Participation, Midterm, Final Research Paper, Written Assignments


Course aims:

This course aims to give graduate level students a deeper understanding of the complex nature of politics in the Middle East. In this class we will look at the relationship between Islam/secularism and contemporary politics. Students should be familiar with major thinkers of the Middle Eastern today and of the past

Learning outcomes:

- Understand the state of research on this topic - Understand differences in politics between different parts of the Middle

East - Understand major thinkers associated with Islamic political thought and

Secular thought Indicative syllabus content:

I will begin the course by introducing students to the contemporary discourse on the Middle East. I will briefly look at the impact of colonialism in shaping this region. I will then transition into the more theoretical works that seek to explore the political implementation of Islamic thought. We will explore how ‘Islamist’ movements are similar and different. We will also look at the ‘Arab Spring’ and read articles and policy briefs that examine its implications and causes.

Following the Midterm we will look at state formation, institutional

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and electoral approaches to modernization, and contemporary places of conflict in the Muslim world. Do all states follow similar patterns of democratization or are there exceptions? We will also looking in greater detail of some specific cases of politics and movements in the Middle East.

Learning delivery: Lectures, in class discussion, videos Assessment Rationale: The Midterm will be in class and the Final exam will be a research paper

of 15-20 pages. Original thinking is expected and students will be permitted to use WRITTEN notes taken during lectures to assist in their exam. This means, if you DO NOT take written notes, you will be at a SERIOUS disadvantage during the exams.

Assessment Weighting: Attendance/Participation—15% Written Assignments—25% Midterm—30% Final Paper—30%

Essential Reading: On Syllabus Recommended readings: On Syllabus Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%.






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activities Problems/ Assignments (Homework

Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15

Introduction to course Lecturing, discussion

None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

‘Setting the Table—Understanding the State of Research on the Middle East


[in class video] PBS Documentary, Empire of Faith. [part 1- 54:56]

Haklai, Oded. 2009. “Authoritarianism and Islamic Movements in the Middle East: Research and Theory Building in the 21st Century.” International Studies Review. No. 11. 27-45. ** read this article 1st!!!! Nasr, S.V.R. . "European Colonialism and the Emergence of Modern Muslim States." In The Oxford History of Islam. Ed. John L. Esposito. Oxford Islamic Studies Online. http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/book/islam-9780195107999/islam-9780195107999-chapter-13





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Kingston, Haklai, and Hashemi. “Entering the 21st Century: The Middle East.” International Journal, Vol. 55, No. 4. (2000), pp. 647-654.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

The Beginnings of Modern Islamist Thought in the Middle East


Al- Banna, Hassan. “Toward the Light.” Qutb, Sayyid. “Milestones”

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

The 1979 Iranian Revolution Lecturing, discussion

Khomeini, Ayatollah. Governance of the Jurist (Velayat-e Faqeeh). Institute for the Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works. Translated by Hamid Algar. Tehran, Iran. (read all) Video Clip—The Iranian Revolutioin

5.

02/11/15 -06/11/15

Understanding Contemporary Islamist Movements

Kaminski, Joseph. (2014). “Comparing the Goals and Aspirations of Contemporary National-Based Islamist Movements vs. Contemporary Transnational-Based Islamist Movements,” In T. Poirson and R. Oprisko (eds.), Caliphates and Global Islamic Politics. E-International Relations Publications. Pp. 47-59.






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Moussali, Ahmed. 2009. “Wahhabism, Salafism and Islamism: Who Is The Enemy?” 1-39. Meecham, Q. 2006. Why Do Islamist Groups Become Transnational and Violent?” 6-11.

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

Contemporary Islamist Movements: the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas


Rubin, Barry. 2010. The Muslim Brotherhood: The Organization and Policies of a Global Islamist Movement. Palgrave Macmillan. Hroub, Khaled. 2000. Hamas: Political Thought and Practice. Washington D.C: Institute for Palestine Studies.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

Contemporary Islamist Movements: Hezbollah


Norton, Richard A. 2009. Hezbollah: A Short History. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

MIDTERM

None -------------

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

The Arab Spring Uprisings Lecturing, discussions

[in class video] Arab Spring: The Documentary (25:59 in length)

http://www.youtube.com/wat


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ch?v=9iqLaPS4Zv8

Anderson, Lisa. “Demystifying the Arab Spring: Parsing the Differences between Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.” In The New Arab Revolt: What Happened, What it means, and What Comes Next. Published by the Council on Foreign Relations. 320-328. Goldstone, Jack. “Understanding the Revolutions of 2011—Weaknesses and Resilience in Middle Eastern Autocracies.” In The New Arab Revolt: What Happened, What it means, and What Comes Next. Published by the Council on Foreign Relations. 329-343.

10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Rachid-al- Ghannouchi and Tunisia’s Ennhada Party


Lewis, A. “Profile: Tunisia’s Ennahda Party,” BBC News, 25 October, 2011. http://www. bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15442859 Tammi, Azzam. 2001. Rachid Ghannouchi: A Democrat within Islamism. (New York: Oxford

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Press) Saeed, A. 1999. “Rethinking citizenship rights of non-Muslims in an Islamic State: Rashid al Ghannushi’s contribution to the Evolving Debate.” Islam & Christian Muslim Relations, 10(3),l 307-323. Ghannouchi, Rachid—The Participation of Islamists in a non-Islamic Government. 271-276.

11.

14/12/15 - 18/12/15

On State Formation: ‘voting rights or institutions’—what must come first


Rothstein, Bo. (2011) Quality of Governance. University of Chicago Press. Ha-Joon, Chang. 2011. "Institutions and Economic Development: Theory, Policy and History.” Journal of Institutional Economics. Vol 7: 4. 473–498.

Paldam and Gundlach. “Two Views on Institutions and Development: The Grand Transition vs. the Primacy of Institutions.” KYKLOS, Vol. 61. No. 1. (2008) 65–100

12. 21/12/15 Authoritarianism—a ‘Muslim’ Lecturing, Stepan, Alfred and Robertson,

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- 25/12/15

things or an ‘Arab’ thing? discussions Graeme. ‘An "Arab" More Than a "Muslim" Democracy Gap.’ Journal of Democracy. Volume 14, Number 3, July 2003, pp. 30-44 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_democracy/v014/14.3stepan.pdf Lupo, Lindsey and Pryor, Nancy. “Closing the Democracy Deficit: Lessons from the Islamic Democracies.” Western Political Science Association Conference Paper. 2008. 1-28.

Midlarsky, Manus. “Democracy and Islam: Implications for Civilizational Conflict and the Democratic Peace.” International Studies Quarterly. Vol. 42, No. 3. (1998) 485-511.

Fish, Steven M. 2002. “Islam and Authoritarianism.” World Politics 55 (1): 4-37.

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

A look at the Kurds Lecturing, discussions

Kreyenbroek, P. “The Kurds; A Contemporary Overview”. Routledge: SOAS Politics in the Middle East Series.



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**More readings to be assigned... 14.

04/01/16- 08/01/16

A closer look at Egypt


Morsi, M. (2012) “I have today become president of all Egyptians,” translated into English by, The Muslim Brotherhood, reported in The Guardian, 25 June, 2012. Accessed online at http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jun/25/president-egyptians-mohamed-morsi Harb, Imad. 2003. The Egyptian Military in Politics: Disengagement or Accommodation? Middle East Journal, Vol. 57, No. 2, pp. 269-290. Khan, Muqtedar. 2014. “Islam, Democracy and Islamism After the Counterrevolution in Egypt.” Middle East Policy. 21(1), 75-86. Kaminski (Manuscript in Progress) Chapter 8—On Egypt.

15. 11/01/16 NO CLASS—WORK ON discussions

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- 15/01/16

FINAL PAPERS!!!

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final Papers Due!! ----- Late Paper’s WILL be penalized!

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Post-Communist Transitions

Full Course Title Post-Communist Transitions Course Code IR 561 Course Level/BiH cycle II cycle ECTS credit value 6 ECTS Student work-load (Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)



Length: Fall Semester 2015 Faculty/ Department: FBA/International and Public Relations Course leader: Peter Plenta, PhD. Contact details: Office: B F1.32 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Anytime Phone: Site: Host Study Program: International and Public Relations Course status: Elective course Pre-requisites: None Access restrictions: II cycle students Assessment: essay, mid-term exam, final exam, presentation, film reflection Date validated: September 2015

Course aims:

The course focuses on the Central and Eastern European transition and consolidation experience in terms of political, economic and statehood developments. This course provides insights into the challenges that Central and Eastern European states faced after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Moreover, it deals with several issues that have risen as a result of unfinished consolidation in several countries.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing the course successfully, the student shall be able to: - understand the most important problems of transition period of post-communist countries - apply theoretical concepts on concrete cases - think critically and argue effectively


The first part of course provides an overview of fall of communism, its legacy and transition theories. In second part it focuses on political, economical and state transition as well as influence of external factors. The final part concentrates on transition and consolidation period in Central Europe and the Balkans.

Learning delivery: The teaching methods will include lecturing, student presentations, class discussions and debates

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Assessment Rationale: Midterm and final exams are used for measuring self learning, independent study, while presentations and essays are utilized for measuring working with literature and critical thinking. All achievements over 55% are satisfactory passing.

Assessment Weighting: Film reflection: 10% Students need to write 1000 words long reflection of the movie “Good bye Lenin” in which they will compare differences between communism and transition period in Eastern Germany and their/ other post-communist country. Don’t put information about the movie, or content of the movie story. The deadline is 31.12.2015. Midterm exam (Comments Papers 1 – topics A-E): 25% Each student is required to submit 5 critical thinking papers, each long 500 words in which (s)he will evaluate strong and weak points of each article. Student can receive 5 points for each reflection, which is equal to 5% of overall course evaluation. Deadline is during Mid-term exam term. Presentation: 10% Each student will prepare short 15 minutes presentation about communism and transition period of particular post-communist country. Comment papers 2- topics F-J : 25% Each student is required to submit 5 critical thinking papers, each long 500 words in which (s)he will evaluate strong and weak points of each article. Student can receive 5 points for each reflection, which is equal to 5% of overall course evaluation. Deadline is before Final-term exam term. Final exam (Essay): 30% Students are required to prepare 2000 words long essay in which they will analyze transition or post transition period in particular state(s). Deadline is during Final-term exam term. There will be NO ADDITIONAL Points: Students are obligated work during whole semester and fulfil all duties. Attendance policy: Students with more than 12 absences (30% of lessons) will receive N/A grade (Non attended).

Essential Reading: Sharon L. Wolchik and Jane L. Curry (2011). Central and East European Politics: From Communism and Democracy. New York: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS. Second edition.

Recommended readings: Vladimir Tismaneanu (1999). The revolutions of 1989. London and New York: Routledge.

Important notes: Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30%. Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event.


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Readings

1. 05/10/15- 09/10/15


None

2. 12/10/15 -16/10/15

A. Return to Europe Lecturing, discussion

Sharon L. Wolchik and Jane L. Curry (2011). Democracy, the Market, and the Return to Europe: From Communism to the European Union and NATO. p. 3-27.

3. 19/10/15 -23/10/15

B. Fall of communism Lecturing, discussion

Chirot, D. (1999). What Happened in Eastern Europe in 1989? p. 19-49.

4. 26/10/15 - 30/10/15

C. Legacy of communism Lecturing, discussion

Kitschelt, H. (1999). Historical Legacies and Strategies of Democratization: Pathways toward Post-Communist Polities. p. 19-42

5. 02/11/15 -06/11/15

Individual learning and preparation of presentation

None None

6. 09/11/15 13/11/15

D. Political transition Lecturing, discussion

Bunce, Valerie (2011). The Political Transition. p. 31-51.

7. 16/11/15 - 20/11/15

E. Economic transition Lecturing, discussions

Fisher, Sharon (2011). Re-Creating the Market. p. 53-82.

8. 23/11/15 - 27/11/15

Mid-term exam None None

9. 30/11/15 - 04/12/15

F. Ethnicity and nationalism Lecturing, discussions

Csergo, Zsuzsa (2011). Ethnicity, Nationalism, and the Expansion of Democracy. p. 83-107.

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10. 07/12/15 - 11/12/15

Movie: Good Bye Lenin Lecturing, discussions

Reflection None

11. 14/12/15 - 18/12/15

G. Role of international actors Lecturing, discussions

Linden, Ronald (2011). EU Accession and the Role of International Actors. p. 125-142 + Simon, Jeffrey and Spero, Joshua (2011). Security issues: NATO and beyond. p.143-158

12. 21/12/15 - 25/12/15

H. Never ending consolidation? Lecturing, discussions

D’Anieri, P. (2006). Explaining the success and failure of post-communist revolutions. p. 331-350

13. 28/12/15 -01/01/16

I. Transition in the Czech republic and Slovakia


Wolchik, Sharon L. (2011). The Czech and Slovak Republics: Two Paths to the Same Destination. p. 187-212.

14. 04/01/16- 08/01/16

J. Transition in former Yugoslavia


Baskin, Mark - Pickering, Paula (2011). Former Yugoslavia and Its Successors. p. 277-312.

15. 11/01/16 - 15/01/16

Conclusion of the course discussions None

16. 18/01/16 - 29/01/16

Final exam None

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