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Syllabus Constructivism in IR Contemporary Research - 58747
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Last update 10-03-2025
HU Credits: 4

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: International Relations

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Dr. Yehonatan Abramson


Coordinator Office Hours: Upon request

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yehonatan Abramson

Course/Module description:
The constructivist approach to study international relations emphasizes the social construction of reality. This course presents contemporary IR research that uses assumptions and perspectives associated with constructivism. The course will focus on various theoretical lenses to study security, foreign policy, and international institutions and will expose the students to diverse tools to apply in constructivist research.

Course/Module aims:
The central goal of the course is to expose the students to contemporary constructivist research in IR. It aims to broaden the students' perspective to understanding international relations as a social whole.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. To identify different theoretical concepts in constructivist IR

2. To analyze international phenomena using a constructivist perspective.

Attendance requirements(%):
100

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lecture and discussion

Course/Module Content:
See the Hebrew version

Required Reading:
Full syllabus on moodle and upon request

Additional Reading Material:

Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 50 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture 40 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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