INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Estudios Globales / Global Studies
Curso 2025/2026
1. Subject Information
(Date last modified: 27-05-25 14:24)- Code
- 140524
- Plan
- 405
- ECTS
- 6.00
- Type
- Year
- 3
- Duration
- First semester
- Language
- ENGLISH
- Area
- CIENCIA POLÍTICA Y DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN
- Departament
- Derecho Público General
- Virtual platform
Professor Information
- Professor
- Profesor/Profesora PENDIENTE de asignar
- Group/s
- Único
- Centre
- -
- Office
- -
- Office hours
- -
- Web address
- -
- -
- Phone
- -
2. Association of the subject matter within the study plan
3. Prerequisites
4. Learning objectives
- Expand the knowledge on global security affairs.
- Understand the main challenges to global security
- Identify intra and transnational threats to national and international security.
- Critically analyze International security events & approaches
5. Contents
Theory.
1. BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES
2. STRATEGIC STUDIES, THE COLD WAR AND DETERRENCE
3. PEACE RESEARCH & HUMAN SECURITY
4. CONSTRUCTIVISM & DISCURSIVE SECURITY
5. CRITICAL SECURITY STUDIES
6. NEW CHALLENGES TO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
6. Competences acquired
Basic / General.
K13. Represent data, facts, or analyses of economic, political, social, or legal origin in a global context in a concise, visually appealing, and easily interpretable manner.
K14. Act with humanism, respect for human rights, and democratic values.
K15. Transmit information, ideas, and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
K16. Present proposals, analyses, and results with precision and professionalism in written, oral, and visual formats.
Specific.
C4. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of international security, as well as current global challenges.
C12. Understand the global threats and challenges that jeopardize peace and security, human rights, equality, justice, the environment, a sustainable production, and other critical domains.
Transversal.
H10. Develop skills for continuous autonomous learning in the subject areas of study.
H13. Synthesize evidence for effective argumentation and both oral and written communication.
H14. Demonstrate the ability to clarify and elucidate the thoughts and ideas of others.
H15. Critically connect historical and contemporary events and processes, identifying potential causal relationships and extracting valuable lessons from these interconnections.
H21. Demonstrate comprehension and expression skills in second and third languages.
7. Teaching methods
1. Theoretical and practical classes will be combined
In class, the teachers will expose and explain the theoretical contents, which could be reinforced through readings or case studies
2. Tutoring: students will be able to arrange tutorials with the professor to answer their questions.
8. Anticipated distribution of the use of the different teaching methods
9. Resources
Reference books.
Buzan & Hansen. 2009. The Evolution of International Security Studies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
There is also a pdf version of this textbook available online at: https://ir101.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/buzan-the-evolution-of-international-security-studies-compressed.pdf
The professor will upload complementary materials and readings to Studium.
10. Assessment
Assessment criteria.
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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Students must satisfy the assessment requirements, showing that they have acquired the necessary skills to pass the subject. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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To be determined |
Evaluation systems.
Continuous evaluation (40%)
Final exam (60%)
Assessment recommendations.
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ASSESSMENT RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Students are expected to attend theoretical sessions to acquire basic knowledge and skills. |
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GUIDELINES IN THE CASE OF FAILING THE COURSE |
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EXTRAORDINARY CALL (second examination session): To be determined
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