Ethnopolitical processes: National and International Dimension

Major: International Relations, Social Communication and Regional Studies
Code of subject: 8.291.00.M.012
Credits: 3.00
Department: Political Science and International Relations
Lecturer: Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor Halyna Lutsyshyn
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: ЗН 1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of modern concepts, understanding of theoretical and practical problems, history of development and current state of scientific knowledge in the field of international relations, public communications and regional studies. ЗН 2.Ability to demonstrate knowledge of theoretical and methodological foundations, conceptual and categorical apparatus of international relations, public communications and regional studies. ЗН 3.Knowledge and skills of scientific research of topical issues of international relations, development and implementation of new innovative projects in the field of international relations. УМ 1. Apply the acquired knowledge and understanding for scientific analysis of global and regional systems, typical of a chosen field of research; УМ 2.Investigate and model phenomena and processes in complex dynamic systems of international relations. УМ 3.Apply a systematic approach, integrating knowledge from other disciplines and paying attention to socio-political aspects in solving theoretical and applied problems of the chosen field of research. УМ 4.Combine theory and practice, as well as make decisions and develop a strategy for solving scientific and applied problems, taking into account universal values, social, state and professional interests. 6.Independently conduct research and apply research skills in the field of international relations, public communications and regional studies/
Required prior and related subjects: Prerequisite: Contemporary Problems of International Relations and Global Politics Co-requisite:
Summary of the subject: . Ethno-political processes in the context of globalization. Issues of nationalism in international relations. Nation and ethnic groups as categories of international relations. National minorities and ethno-political regionalization. Ethno-political conflict. Ethno-national identity and politicization of ethnicity. The essence, sources and factors of development of separatist movements. Ethno-political issues in the development of regional and cross-border cooperation. Modern mechanisms for solving ethno-political problems in international relations.
Assessment methods and criteria: Current control (40%) - oral examination, reports, discussions, writing essays, case-study research, preparation of presentations on a given topic. Final control (60%) - examination - three-level testing.
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