SFS11318 International Politics (Autumn 2026)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible faculty:
- Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Sondre Lindahl
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian (English, if exchange students)
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is affiliated to the following study programme
Mandatory course in the Bachelor’s Programme in International Communication with a specialisation in political communication.
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended pre-knowledge:
- BIK11525 Political Communication and Crisis Communication or equivalent
Teaching semester
3rd semester (autumn)
Content
The course offers an introduction to the academic study of international politics and begins with an introduction of key concepts for understanding and analyzing international relations. These concepts are integral to the various theories of international relations which are covered in the second part of the course, and which will then be used to analyze specific subjects in contemporary international relations. Topics include: foreign policy, security policy, extended security concept, economic globalization, terrorism, international organizations, and conflict resolution. The class encourages dialogue, discussion and engagement.
The student's learning outcomes on passing the course
Knowledge
The student has:
- familiarity with interaction and cooperation among states, foreign policy, globalization, conflict between states, war and conflict resolution, and the fight against terrorism
- insight into theoretical schools within the study of international politics, Norwegian foreign policy, and states' security policies
- knowledge of women's representation and political participation in international politics and international organizations
- insight into Norway's relationships with European and non-European states
Skills
The student:
- can use analytical tools to describe, analyze, discuss, and understand political conditions and processes in international politics
- has acquired professional knowledge to reflect and assess international political events and processes in our time
General competence
The student has:
- achieved general competence in understanding and using social science concepts
- the ability to communicate theories and issues both orally and in writing
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and group-based teaching in formulating research questions and academic writing in connection with compulsory submission of assignments.
Workload
Approx. 250 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Three written assignments to be submitted individually by specified deadlines. The coursework requirements must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.
Exam
Individual written exam lasting 4 hours. No aids allowed. Grading scale: A-F.
Examiners
One external or one internal examiner.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
A new and postponed exam is conducted simultaneously with the next regular exam. However, the department management may decide to arrange a postponed exam in the following semester.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a
- End-term evaluation
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study program committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.
Reading list
The current reading list for 2026 Autumn can be found in Leganto
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Oct. 15, 2026 4:24:51 AM