Silabus_SOH201_Genap_2016_2017

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(GBPP)

Semester Genap 2016/2017

SOH201

Teori Hubungan Internasional

Vinsensio Dugis

Departem

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Course Name : Theories of International Relations (TIR)

Course Code : SOH201

Credit : 3 units

Schedule : Thursday, 07.00 – 09.30; Room A-314

Semester : Even, 2016/2017

Lecturers : Vinsensio Dugis, Ph.D (Convener) : Baiq L.S.W. Wardhani, Ph.D

Course Description

Theory, as suggested by Smith and Baylis, is a kind of simplifying device that allows those who use it to decide which facts matter most or do not (Steve Smith & John Baylis, 2001. ‘Introduction’, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd

edition, Oxford, p. 2). As such, theories of international relations (TIR) are devices that allow us to make sense of international relations. This course is about these devices. It will survey and discuss well established major TIR and other alternative ones developed in responding to the well established TIR. Equally, as the dynamics of the field of international relations continue to be marked by the influenced of accelerating globalization, the course also seeks to explore the possible future development of new TIR. This is important because ‘theories do not simply explain or predict’ but theories also ‘tell us what possibilities exist for human action and intervention’ (Steve Smith, 1996. ‘Positivism and beyond’, in; Steve Smith, Ken Booth & Marysia Zalewski (eds.) International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press, p. 13).

Main Objective_– Expected Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to have theoretical competence to describe, analyze, and critically examine actual international phenomenon using various TIR. Equally, students are expected to be more aware about existing possibilities that can allow humans to take action or intervention regarding the phenomenon of international relations.

Assignments

Group Presentation,

prepared by each group in a form of power point from a pre-determined reading materials. Different group will be assigned to present its preparation work using power point (8-10 slides) as a prelude for discussion prior to lecture.

Weekly I ndividual summary of past-week topic.

Each student must write a summary of a previous week (700-800 words).

I ndividual Class Participation.

Evaluation

Mid-semester Test (25) Final-semester Test (25)

Jurnal Individu (20)

Review Kuliah (20)

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Weekly Topics

Week I : I ntroduction

Overview of the course - Course management

Readings

Syllaby

Week I I : Theory & Theory in I R

What is theory? What is the nature of theory in IR?

Readings

Smith, Steve, 2007. Introduction: Diversity and Disciplinarity in International Relations Theory, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 1-12.

Walt, Stephen M., 1998. International Relations: One World, Many Theories, Foreign Affairs, Spring,pp. 29-46.

Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,

Chap. 1, pp. 1-12

Woods, Ngaire. 1996. Explaining International Relations Since 1945, Oxford University Press,Part One, Chap 1, pp. 9-31.

Week I I I : Neorealism

What is neorealism’s basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point for its come about? How does neorealism generally explain international politics?

Readings

Mearsheimer, John J., 2007. Structural Realism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 71-88.

Baldwin, David A., 1993. Neorealism nd Neoliberalism: The Contemporary Debate, Columbia University Press, Part I & II, pp. 1-142.

Lamy, Steven L., 2001. Contemporary Mainstream Approaches: realism and Neo-liberalism, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd_{edition, Oxford,}_{pp. 182-199.}

Week I V: Neoliberalism

What is neoliberalism’s basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point for its come about? How does neoliberalism generally explain i nternational politics?

Readings

Baldwin, David A., 1993. Neorealism nd Neoliberalism: The Contemporary Debate, Columbia University Press, Part I & II, pp. 1-142.

Lamy, Steven L., 2001. Contemporary Mainstream Approaches: realism and Neo-liberalism, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd_{edition, Oxford,}_{pp. 182-199.}

Martin, Lisa L., 2007. Neoliberalism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 109-126.

Week V: Neomarxism

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Hobden, Stephen & Jones, Richard Wyn, 2001. Marxist Theories of International Relations, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd

edition, Oxford,pp. 200-223.

Linklater, Andrew, 2001. Marxism, in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 129-154.

Rupert, Mark, 2007. Marxism and Critical Theory, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press, pp. 148-165.

Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd_{edition, Pearson & Longman,} _{Chap. 3, pp.}

75-102.

Chap. 7, pp. 123-150.

Week V I : E nglish School of Thought

What is English School’s basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point for its come about? How does English School generally explain international politics?

Readings

Dunne, Tim, 2007. The English School, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 127-147.

Linklater, Andrew, 2001. Rationalism, in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 103-128.

Linklater, Andrew & Suganami, Hidemi, 2006. The English School of International Relations, A Contemporary Reassessment, Cambridge University Press,pp. 1-116.

Week V I I : Cr itical Theory & F rankfurt School

Origins – assumptions – arguments – main themes - criticisms

Readings

Brown, Chris, 1994. Critical theory and postmodernism in international relations, in; A.J.R. Groom & Margot Light (eds.), Contemporary International Relations: A Guide to Theory. Pinter,pp. 56-68.

Devetak, Richard, 2001. Critical Theory, in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 155-180.

Linklater, Andrew, 1996. The achievements of critical theory, in; Steve Smith, Ken Booth & Marysia Zalewski (eds.) International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press,pp. 279-300.

103-128.

Week VI I I : Social Constructivism

What is constructivism’s basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point for its come about? How does constructivism generally explain international politics?

Readings

Fierke, K. M., 2007. Constructivism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 166-184.

Reus-Smit, Christian, 2001. Constructivism, in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 209-230.

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Smith, Steve, 2001. Reflectivist and constructivist approaches to international theory, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd_edition,

Oxford,pp. 224-252.

181-202.

Chap. 4, pp. 59-80.

Week I X: Postmodernism

Readings

Brown, Chris, 1994. Critical theory and postmodernism in international relations, in; A.J.R. Groom & Margot Light (eds.), Contemporary International Relations: A Guide to Theory. Pinter,pp. 56-68.

Devetak, Richard, 2001. Postmodernism. in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 181-208.

129-154.

Chap. 4 pp. 59-80.

Week X: Gender & F eminism

Readings

155-180.

Sylvester, Christine, 1996. The contribution of feminist theory to international relations, in; Steve Smith, Ken Booth & Marysia Zalewski (eds.) International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press,pp. 254-278.

Tickner, J. Ann & Sjoberg, Laura, 2007. Feminism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press, pp. 185-202.

True, Jacqui, 2001. Feminism, in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, pp. 231-276.

Chap. 5, pp. 81-102.

Week XI ; Green Perspective

Readings

Eckersley, Robyn, 2007. Green Theory, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 247-265.

Greene, Owen, 2001. Environmental issues, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd edition, Oxford, pp. 387-414.

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203-228.

Week XI I : Post-structuralism

Readings

Ashley, Richard, 1996. The achievements of post-structuralism, in; Steve Smith, Ken Booth & Marysia Zalewski (eds.) International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press,pp. 240-253.

Campbell, David, 2007. Poststructuralism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 203-228.

Week XI I I : Post-colonialism

Readings

Grovogui, Siba N., 2007. Postcolonialism, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 229-246

Week XI V: Strategic Realism

The quest for another alternative perspective - toward Airlangga School of Thought?

Readings

Clark, Ian, 2001. Globalization and the post-cold war order, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd_{edition, Oxford,}_{pp. 614-648.}

Hay, Colin, 2007. International Relations Theory and Globalization, in; Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki & Steve Smith (eds.) International Relations Theories, Oxford University Press,pp. 266-287.

Lake, David A. & Powell, Robert, 1999. International Relations: A Strategic-Choice Approach, in; David A. Lake & Robert Powell (eds.), Strategic Choice and International Relations, Princeton University Press,pp. 3-38.

Linklater, Andrew, 2001. Globalization and the transformation of political community, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd_edition,

Oxford,pp. 617-633.

Chap. 6 pp. 103-122.