College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This joint major combines political science and international relations, providing a comprehensive understanding of local and global politics. Students develop skills in political analysis, international affairs, diplomacy, and policy-making, preparing for careers in government, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academia.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of political science and international relations.
• Develop skills in political analysis, international affairs, and policy-making.
• Learn techniques for analyzing political systems, international conflicts, and global governance.
• Explore principles of diplomacy, international law, and global economics.
• Analyze and interpret political and international relations data.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Political Science and International Relations - Overview of key concepts and practices in political science and international relations.
2. Political Theory - Principles and techniques for analyzing political ideas and ideologies.
3. Comparative Politics - Principles and techniques for comparing different political systems.
4. International Politics - Principles and techniques for analyzing international conflicts and global politics.
5. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy - Principles and techniques for developing and implementing foreign policy strategies.
6. International Law - Principles and techniques for understanding and applying international legal principles.
7. Global Economics - Principles and techniques for analyzing global economic trends and policies.
8. Research Methods in Political Science - Principles and techniques for conducting and evaluating political research.
9. Practical Training in Political Science and International Relations - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in government agencies, international organizations, or NGOs.
10. Capstone Project in Political Science and International Relations - Comprehensive project applying skills in political analysis, international affairs, or policy-making.

Assessment Methods:

• Political theory analyses, comparative politics projects, international politics reports, diplomacy and foreign policy plans, international law analyses, global economics projects, research methodology papers, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Political Science" by various authors.
• "International Relations" by various authors.
• "Political Theory" by various authors.
• "Comparative Politics" by Daniel Caramani.
• "International Politics" by various authors.
• "Diplomacy" by H. Kissinger.
• "International Law" by Malcolm N. Shaw.
• "Global Economics" by various authors.
• "Research Methods in Political Science" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of political science, international relations, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in local and world politics, diplomacy, and policy-making.

Duration:

Usually 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Degree:

Graduates can obtain a degree in political science and international relations and pursue higher education or professional certifications, such as a master's degree in political science, international relations, or public policy.

Target Audience:

Aspiring political scientists, international relations specialists, diplomats, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in government, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academia. This major equips students with the analytical, political, and diplomatic skills necessary to excel in political science and international relations, supporting careers in various political and international roles.