GLOBAL NEGOTIATIONS

The course 'Global Negotiations' is a course of political science. It introduces students of the curriculum "Global Studies" (RIC) to the study of international negotiations and is taught in English.

This seminar aims to introduce Master’s students to international negotiations by developing a theoretical and practical understanding. The seminar is divided into three parts. The first part of the seminar will focus on approaches and theories. The second part of the seminar will analyse the major aspects and steps of the negotiation process. The third part of the seminar will focus on specific issues - security, human rights and environment.

After this class, students should have an improved ability to read political science papers. They should also be more familiar with international negotiation theories and be able to apply their knowledge to the understanding of historical and present events. Finally, they should have developed their analytical skills through the case-study.

6 ECTS in History/Political science. A basic knowledge of International Relations Theories would be useful.
Students who have never attended a class in International Relations are advised to read Baylis, John, Patricia Owens, and Steve Smith, eds. The globalization of world politics: An introduction to international relations. Oxford University Press, 2017.

PART 1: APPROACHES AND THEORIES. PART 2: THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS. PART 3: ISSUES. (human rights, environment, peace negotiations).

Available on Moodle.

Before each session, students should read one article (see the file 'Compulsoy readings' on Moodle). The compulsory readings are available on Moodle.

1. Final written exam. Duration: 2 hours.
Questions on the compulsory readings and on the case-study (70% of the final grade).

2. Case-study (2,000-word paper; 30% of the final grade).
Teamwork (2 students max. per team) is possible.

3. Participation in online activities (further information is available on the Syllabus uploaded on Moodle).

The exam will be the same for all students (attendant, non attendant, Erasmus, international students in exchange).

Lectures and compulsory readings before the lectures.
This course is blended.

English

For this class, there is no distinction between attendant students and non attendent students. The same evaluation criteria apply to all students and the programme for the exam is the same for all students.

A more complete syllabus is available on Moodle. Students should also read this more detailed syllabus.

written

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development