This course, together with International Relations (I) in the autumn semester, provides an overview of International Relations for political science majors and other interested students. The course is taught entirely in English.

This is an introductory course. No prior background in International Relations or Political Science is required for enrollment. Ideally, students will have taken International Relations (I) in the autumn semester, although this is not compulsory. For those who have not taken the first part, the first few weeks of this course will include a review of key concepts and theories introduced in International Relations (I) to ensure that all students have the necessary foundation. By the end the courses International Relations (I) and International Relations (II), students will have (1) A foundation in the study of international relations. We cover the major theories and key concepts of international relations. (2) An ability to apply international relations theory to discuss real-world politics. In particular, we explore the relevance and limitations of traditional international relations theory in a rapidly changing word. (3) An overview of global politics, including familiarity with the role of states and non-state actors in shaping international affairs. Students will learn to identify major trends and challenges in contemporary global governance. (4) The ability to read academic texts in English. Besides the designated readings, students are encouraged to read widely. Students are also required to conduct their own research for the mid-term written report and end of term group report. (5) Oral and written communication skills in the English language. As well as the mid-term written report and end of term group report, students are encouraged to actively participate in class.

This is an introductory course. No prior background in International Relations or Political Science is required for enrollment. Ideally, students will have taken International Relations (I) in the autumn semester, although this is not compulsory. Students are expected to arrive for class on time and actively participate in class discussion. The use of mobile phones in class is not permitted.

1-2 hours each week

Reading The course uses the latest edition of the textbook World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions by Frieden, Lake, and Schultz. Frieden, Jeffry, David A Lake, and Kenneth A Schultz. 2021. World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions. 5th ed. New York, W.W. Norton & Company. (FLS) Students can purchase a digital copy of the book here. Additional Reading An introduction to international politics in the Asia-Pacific: Yahuda, Michael. 2019. The International Politics of the Asia-Pacific. 4th ed. London ; New York: Routledge.

The course uses the latest edition of the textbook World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions by Frieden, Lake, and Schultz. Frieden, Jeffry, David A Lake, and Kenneth A Schultz. 2021. World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions. 5th ed. New York, W.W. Norton & Company. (FLS) Students can purchase an digital copy of the book at the following link: https://wwnorton.com/books/World-Politics/