1. Introduction September 3 2018
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MA Programme IR
Core Course
Theory and Practice in Foreign Policy
Introduction
September
Anders Wivel & Alex Reichwein

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Aim and Content
The aim is to offer a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of foreign policy.
The first part of the course focuses on theory, in particular main theoretical traditions (Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, Post-Structuralism) including various approaches within each tradition and their applicability for understanding different aspects of foreign policy as well as specific theories and models for foreign policy analysis.
The second part of the course focuses on practice. To balance the security policy focus of much foreign policy analysis, we zoom in on foreign economic policy, and we discuss diplomacy before we turn to the foreign policies of the United States, Germany, China, Russia and the Nordic countries.

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Teaching Team
Anders Wivel, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen.
Alexander Reichwein, Dr. Phil., is Assistant Professor at Justus-Liebig- Universität Gießen and Guest Lecturer at the University of Copenhagen
Jens Ladefoged Mortensen, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
Martin Marcussen, PhD, Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
Birthe Hansen, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
Camilla Sørensen, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College.
Flemming Splidsboel Hansen, PhD, is a Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies

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Structure - Theory
Theoretical part (Alex Reichwein, until autumn break 15/10/18)
History and evolution of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA)
Classical FPA Theories
New (and enhanced?) FPA Theories

5. Structure - Themes Thematic part (Teaching Team, after autumn break)
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Structure - Themes
Thematic part (Teaching Team, after autumn break)
Foreign economic policy (Jens Ladefoged Mortensen)
Diplomacy (Anders Wivel, Diplomats from Ministry)
Great power foreign policy (M. Marcussen, B. Hansen, C. Sørensen, A. Reichwein, F. Hansen )
Nordic foreign policy (Anders Wivel)

6. Structure – Cluster supervision
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Structure – Cluster supervision
Cluster supervision (Anders Wivel, after autumn break)
Cluster supervision I: Paper puzzle and synopsis
Cluster supervision II: Theory and analysis

7. Exam 15 ECTS. Literature 1800–2100 standard pages
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Exam
15 ECTS. Literature 1800–2100 standard pages
Free written assignment:
The written assignment consists of an analysis of an independently formulated problem.
The extent of the assignment may not exceed: For one student: 48,000 keystrokes (20 standard pages), for two students: 79,200 keystrokes (33 standard pages), for three students: 108,000 keystrokes (45 standard pages).
Deadline: December 17, 2018, 12:00 (noon)

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Tips
Start thinking about paper topics from the beginning of the semester
Consider writing your paper with one or two other students
Study in groups and discuss with other students to sharpen your arguments
Attend class and participate actively in discussions
Feel free to Anders at with an idea for a paper topic
Feel free to ask Alex on suggestions for additional theoretical readings (Alex has consultation hour after each class)