Historical Sociology of International Relations

Major: International Relations, Social Communication and Regional Studies
Code of subject: 8.291.00.M.014
Credits: 3.00
Department: Political Science and International Relations
Lecturer: PhD in Political sciences, associate professor Demchyshak Ruslan
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Мета вивчення дисципліни: The purpose of studying the discipline is to form systemic knowledge in the field of international relations and global politics, the ability to research and model phenomena and processes in complex dynamic global and regional systems of international relations, to distinguish between different historical approaches in the sociology of international relations, views on the problems of war and peace, international conflict, geopolitics, the relationship between subjects of international relations, and trends in civilizational development.
Завдання: 1. Ability to assess the feasibility and possibility of applying new methods and technologies in the study of international relations and world politics. 2. Ability to communicate effectively at the professional and public levels in native and foreign languages. 3. Ability to research and model phenomena and processes in complex dynamic global and regional systems of international relations. 4. Ability to clearly and effectively present research results (including in a foreign language) and discuss the results obtained, transfer acquired knowledge. 5. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding to solve problems of synthesis and analysis of elements and systems of the global and regional level, characteristic of the chosen field of scientific research. 6. Ability to distinguish between different historical approaches in the sociology of international relations, views on the problems of war and peace, international conflict, geopolitics, the relationship between subjects of international relations, trends in civilizational development.
Learning outcomes: -ability to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of modern theories, concepts, history of development and current state of research in the field of international relations and world politics; -knowledge and skills of scientific research of current issues of international relations, development and implementation of new innovative projects in the field of international relations; - ability to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding for scientific analysis of global and regional systems; -ability to study and model phenomena and processes in complex dynamic systems of international relations.
Required prior and related subjects: Current issues of socio-humanitarian sciences. Methods and methodology of research of international relations
Summary of the subject: Origins and formation of the Historical Sociology of International Relations. Neo-Marxist and neo-Weberian trends in HSIR. Wallerstein's world-system concept. Scientific concepts of P. Anderson and A. Frank. The theory of geopolitical dynamics by R. Collins and views on the process of globalization E. Giddens. M. Mann about power in the XXI century. R. Bendix's modern society. B. Moore on industrial society. Factors in the formation of civilizations W. McNeill. D. Nay's concept of soft power.
Опис: Within the discipline, the issues of the origins and formation of the Historical Sociology of International Relations, the development of the neo-Marxist direction in the ISR and the neo-Weberian direction in the ISR are examined, and the views of representatives of these directions on the problems of war and peace, international conflict, geopolitics, the relationship between subjects of international relations, trends in civilizational development, and problems of globalization are investigated.
Assessment methods and criteria: Сurrent control (40%): recitation, speeches at seminars, review writing; Final control (60%): exam (three-level testing.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: --Speech at the seminar on the questions specified in the Seminar Plan (max. score – 3) * /The answer is complete, meaningful, logical, with a consistent presentation of the material, conclusions and generalizations are justified; the student demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject, independence and critical thinking, the ability to analyze, substantiate his position, logically and consistently present the material, make predictions and provide suggestions/. -Preparation of an abstract and presentation with a report (max. score – 4) **. /The abstract is prepared in accordance with the proposed topic and written in accordance with the plan developed by the student independently, in compliance with the technical requirements for the design of the abstract. The report on the topic of the abstract is complete, comprehensive, with comprehensive coverage of the issues proposed in the plan, exhaustive, clear, logical, reasoned, with substantiated theoretical provisions, with a consistent presentation of the content, one's own vision of solving the problem, giving examples and facts of practical application of theoretical provisions. The answer demonstrates systematic and deep knowledge of the program material, fluent possession of the conceptual apparatus, the ability to think independently and critically, to provide assessments, to substantiate one's own opinion, a wide source base is used. -Addition to the main speeches of colleagues, participation in the discussion of problematic issues, posing questions to colleagues (max. score -2) ***. /The addition is substantial, meaningful, logically and argued, with substantiated theoretical provisions and conclusions; active participation in the discussion of problematic issues with a demonstration of understanding of the subject and independence of judgments/.
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
Recommended books: 1) Ivanets T. M. Sociology of international relations: textbook. Kyiv: Publishing house Lira-K, 2021. 232 p. 2) Martynov Yu. A. Historical sociology. Kyiv: Rada, 2004. 288 p. 3) Martynov Yu. A. Historical sociology in the era of globalization [Electronic resource] // Ukrainian society. – 2006. – No. 5. – P. 23-29. 4) Fundamentals of the theory of international relations: textbook / Dorosh L. O., Zdorovega M. V., Ivasechko O. Ya. and others – Lviv: Publishing house Lviv Polytechnic, 2015. 244 p. 5) History of international relations: textbook. / Ya.B. Turchyn, R.B. Demchyshak, T.I. Plazova. – Lviv: Lviv Polytechnic Publishing House, 2013. – 140 p.