Geopolitics of emerging powers

lspri2661  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Geopolitics of emerging powers
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Struye De Swielande Tanguy;
Language
English
Main themes


Geopolitical schools ( German, Anglo-saxon, Indian, Brazilian, Russian') ' transition of power- concept of power ' emerging powers - Case studies : Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, Turkey, India...
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of this course, the student will
-Have increased his analysis and critical thinking skills in the field of emerging powers, world system/order and practical application of geopolitics and power theories;
- Through the analysis of case studies, students will learn to master the elaboration of the foreign policies of emerging powers.
The course emphasises not only knowledge, but also know-how, through presentations, preparation of dossiers, debates and discussions
 
Content
Main themes
Geopolitical schools ( German, Anglo-saxon, Indian, Brazilian, Russian…) – transition of power- concept of power – emerging powers - Case studies : Brazil, Russia, China, Japan, Turkey, India...
Aims
At the end of this course, the student will
-Have increased his analysis and critical thinking skills in the field of emerging powers, world system/order and practical application of geopolitics and power theories;
- Through the analysis of case studies, students will learn to master the elaboration of the foreign policies of emerging powers.
The course emphasises not only knowledge, but also know-how, through presentations, preparation of dossiers, debates and discussions
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

flipped classroom ( partially)
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Ongoing evaluation: Presentation by students, debates and discussions, constitutions of dossiers and oral exam
Bibliography
  • PPT et dossier de lecture ( construit par les étudiants)
Teaching materials
  • PPT et dossier de lecture ( construit par les étudiants)
Faculty or entity
PSAD


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations

Master [120] in Population and Development Studies

Master [60] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Public Administration