Department
Department of Geography and Geographic Information SystemsAcademic Program
PhD in Division of Human GeographyType
CompulsoryCredits
03Prerequisite
Overview
This course presents a set of knowledge information on contemporary political problems and all information related to politics, geopolitics, strategy and international relations with the necessity of providing the student with the necessary skills to contribute to the investigation of contemporary political problems and finding appropriate solutions to them, and conducting applied research related to international problems.
Intended learning outcomes
1. The student becomes acquainted with information related to contemporary political problems, strategic theories and geopolitics.
2. The student realizes the causes of the international conflict and discusses them with his colleagues in the classroom.
3. The student understands geographical research methods related to contemporary international problems.
4. The student learns about the elements of the natural and human power of the state, and the nature of regional and international markets and gatherings.
Teaching and learning methods
- Lectures and panel discussions
- Practical and field training
- Research papers
Methods of assessments
· Midterm exam after the eighth lecture 30%
· Research discussion after the twelfth lecture 20%
· Final exam at the end of the semester 50%
· Total 100%