Integration processes and groups

Course: Diplomacy and International Cooperation

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Integration processes and groups
Code
ОК 12
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
5. To know the nature of international communications, various formats of international cooperation, the problems of development of states and international regions in global, regional, and local contexts. 6. To collect, process and analyze information on the state of international relations, world politics, foreign policy, and diplomacy of states. 9. To prepare analytical statements and reports on the state of international relations, foreign policy, public communications, and regional studies, as well as other diplomatic documents. 12. To be able to organize and implement individual and group research projects in the field of international relations, world politics and international cooperation.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Knowledge of the basic principles and mechanisms of multilateral structures and international organizations. 2. Analytical skills, ability to write and study the basic types of diplomatic correspondence. 3.Mastery to present the results of investigation and discussion.
Course content
1.Definition of integration in modern international relations. Conditions of development, stages, and political aspects of integration processes. 2. Role of integration in modern international relations. 3. Theoretical approaches to the investigation of integration processes. 4. Development of integration in Europe. 5. Integration processes in America. 6. History and modern trends of integration in Asia. 7. Integration processes in Oceania. 8. Political element of integration processes in Africa.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, final essay, test
Assessment methods and criteria
1.Work during the practical lessons(seminars) – reports, discussions – up to 35 points. 2. Independent work (must be presented during the seminars) - up to 25 points. 3. Final essay – up to 40 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olena Kovtun
International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations