Modern threats to world security

Course: International Communications (OKR Master)

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Modern threats to world security
Code
ВП 1.3
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know the nature and specifics of international conflict To know the technology of identifying challenges and conflicts of national interests of the main actors in international relations To understand the comprehensive system of global security of mankind To be able to identify and analyze challenges to the global security of mankind To be able to identify and analyze threats to the global security of mankind To be able to plan a set of measures to reduce conflicts of national interest of the main actors in international relations To present their ideas and positions on national security. To find, analyze and process the necessary information from various sources, make informed decisions
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
To know the meaning of the concept of "security", its forms and types, components and structure and conditions of global security, the specifics of the functioning of security forms and means of their implementation. To be able to form and identify global trends of today and monitor them by areas. To have basic skills of information literacy and critical thinking.
Course content
1. Theoretical and methodological basis for studying the problems of global security. Specifics of international conflict 2. Regional security and its tasks. The role of international organizations in resolving and preventing international conflicts 3. National interests of the state. Conflicts of national interests and ways to eliminate them. International mediation. 4. Traditional and modern models of international security 5. The concept of threats to national security. Global approaches to the problems of national security policy formation. The system of ensuring the national security of the state 6. Terrorism as a problem of international security 7. Global problems of humanity - threats to security
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, case study, individuals
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Oral answers, comments, blitz poll, discussion, problems – up to 30 points. 2. Tasks for individual work (case study presentation) – up to 30 points. 3.Module control work – up to 40 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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