Course Description

Concerning all activities between states and relations with and among other non-state actors including intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, international relations have been transforming dramatically and become more complexed. With increasing SNS usage by these actors, global issues including racism, climate change, gender (e.g. #MeToo), poverty, human rights and other involving problems are more highlighted than the past, which have also affected various political platforms at any levels. In need of understanding these complicated landscapes of international relations, the skills for critical thinking are particularly important. This seminar allows students to study international relations with wider viewpoints by encouraging them to collect resources from abroad actively. It provides them with the opportunity to share the information and exchange their views through discussion and presentation to enhance their critical thinking skill.