About this course: To explain how globalization rebuilt public policy and social behavior, we study the different political, economic, and social actors - public or private, individual or collective - and the exchanges and interactions between them that are remaking international relations. This course is inspired by a French sociological and historical approach to international relations. This course is also available in french version: www.coursera.org/learn/espace-mondial-fr/
Created by: Sciences Po
Taught by: Bertrand Badie, Professor
Taught by: Marie-Françoise Durand, Professor
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
The current global world implies a new approach of the international arena, breaking with classical theories.
3 videos, 5 readings
WEEK 2
Inequalities
The main economic and social parameters indicate an unequal and instable world.
3 videos, 4 readings
WEEK 3
Regionalism
The nation-state territory is challenged by new kinds of integration, and particularly by fragile regional constructions.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 1
WEEK 4
World Actors
Nation-states are no more the only international actor. Many groups and 7 billions of individuals are now potential actors of our current international system.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 2
WEEK 5
Globalization
Globalization is a complex process which is challenging the main traditional aspects of the world order.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 3
WEEK 6
Identities
Identity has to be revisited and considered as a social and a political construct.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 4
WEEK 7
Religions
Religion is perceived as a major parameter of the present world order, but generally in an oversimplified way.
4 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 5
WEEK 8
Nation State
Is traditional nation-state still working everywhere around the world?
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 6
WEEK 9
Power
Is power still meaningful and efficient?
3 videos, 4 readings
WEEK 10
War and Peace
New international conflicts have a specific configuration and imply a new treatment.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 7
WEEK 11
International System
Polarization and multilateralism are the new features of the post 1945 international system. The first one is probably over; the second one is challenged.
3 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Quiz 8
Conclusion
Going ahead to a new regulation?
1 video, 4 readings
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Sciences Po is differentiated by its strongly international character: of the 13,000 students in the institution, 46% are international students originating from 150 countries. Sciences Po also holds a high standard of social responsibility and continues to play a pioneering role in the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. 30% of the student body receive financial aid at Sciences Po. In 2000, this number was 6%.
Over the last decade, Sciences Po has integrated digital tools into its programmes (shared work spaces, eCourses, Moodle, online map library, Controversy Mapping, Forccast Project, etc.) and has naturally migrated towards MOOC teaching platforms as well as other innovative teaching methods.
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