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1 COURSE TITLE Seminar of Geopolitics 1.1. Course number Content area Complementary subjects. Outside mention Course type Optative 1.4. Course level Undergraduate 1.5. Year Semester Credit allotment 6 ECTS credits 1.8. Prerequisites None. This course is taught in English, a B2 level should be the minimal one to follow its contents and do the course readings. 1 de 6

2 1.9. Minimum attendance requirement Attendance is mandatory and will be verified. The subject will not be graded unless a minimum 75 % of attendance to all classes (lectures, discussions, etc.) is registered Faculty data Luis Galiana Martín Office: F-VII 3.10 luis.galiana@uam.es Tutorial activities (by appointment) Course objectives Introduction to geopolitical analysis through a debate on issues related to the spatial dimension of international politics, from armed conflicts to strategies of development. BASIC AND GENERAL SKILLS: CB4 - Develop the ability orally to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences. CG1 Apply acquired knowledge from the social sciences and humanities to analyze the international system and order. CG2 Locate and interpret complex information from different fields in the humanities and social sciences in order to analyze international problems. CG5 - Be able to debate global and specific matters, relating concepts and knowledge from different disciplines after analyzing different ideological, theoretical and normative positions. TRANSVERSAL SKILLS: CT1 - Acquire a wide range of historical, cultural, socio-political, geographical and ethical knowledge in order to develop a critical attitude toward social realities. CT2 - Locate and evaluate by oneself relevant information from oral and traditional written sources along with those available in internet; know how to use internet resources critically and responsibly. CT4 - Develop one's ability to work in a team; develop skills in collaborative problemsolving. 2 de 6

3 CT6 - Show receptiveness and respect in the exchange of concepts and ideas, valuing independent learning and staying up to date, while fomenting proactive and critical attitudes toward knowledge. SPECIFIC COMPETENCES CE2 - Understand the dynamics of international systems from the perspectives of different actors and legal frameworks. CE5 - Identify and analyze the actors, structures, cultural elements, relations and institutions of different regions of the world, through the techniques developed in Area Studies. CE20 - To be able to analyze the spatial and social distribution of resources and explain their origin and consequences. CE26 - Understand and analyse public policies at different levels (local, regional, national, supranational) Course contents MODULE I. Fundamental ideas Lecture 1. What is Geopolitics I? Classical Geopolitics Lecture 2. What is Geopolitics II? Critical Geopolitics Lecture 3. States, Nations, Territories Lecture 4. Borders and Walls MODULE II. Visions of global hegemony Lecture 5. Imperialism Lecture 6. Humanitarian intervention Lecture 7. The ongoing War on terror MODULE III. Social and economic relations at a global scale Lecture 9. Environmental Geopolitics Lecture 10. Resource Geopolitics MODULE IV. Geopolitical Conflict Analysis Lectures The Geopolitics of Central Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, (These will, in part, depend on the events in the news during the time the course is taught) Course bibliography Agnew, J. Making Political Geography. London: Arnold, Agnew, J. Geopolitics. Re-visioning world politics. London: Routledge, 2 nd edition, de 6

4 Dittmer, J. & Sharp, J. (eds.). Geopolitics: An Introductory Reader. London: Routledge, Dodds, K. Global Geopolitics: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge, 2004 Dodds, K. Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Edkins, J. & Zehfuss, M. (eds). Global Politics: A New Introduction. Routledge, 2 nd edition, Flint, C. Introduction to Geopolitics. London: Routledge, Sicker, M. Geography and Politics among Nations. An introduction to Geopolitics. Bloomington: I Universe, Storey, D. Territories: The Claiming of Space. London: Routledge, Exploring Geopolitics ( 2. Teaching methodology 1. Presentation of different topics described in the program. 2. Practical exercises and simulations proposed by the professor. 3. In-class discussions. 4. Individual and group assignments meant for students to deepen in and apply the theoretical contents studied in class. 3. Student workload Hours Classroom lectures and discussions 32 h Classroom Seminars and workshops 16 h Final exam 2 h Outside Preparation of discussion classes 28 h the Weekly study (3 x 15) 45 h classroom Additional readings and preparation for the exam 17 h Total workload: 25 hours x 6 ECTS 150 Porcentaje 33% = 50 hours 66 % = 100 hours 4 de 6

5 4. Evaluation procedures and weight of components in the final grade Ordinary evaluation - Class attendance and participation in lectures: 10%. - Participation in discussions and debates: 10 % - Case studies and oral presentations in groups: 25% - Written paper: 15% - Final exam: 40% Regular assessment for students exempted from attendance - Written essay: 40 % - Final exam: 60 % Extraordinary evaluation - Exam: retake of the previous exam (60%). - Final assignment: retake of the final assignment (related to case studies, readings and discussion classes), or a part of the exam related to it (40%). 5. Course calendar Week Contents Contact hours Independent study time 1 Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture de 6

6 Week Contents Contact hours Independent study time 13 Lecture Lecture Lecture Final exam de 6