GARIS BESAR PROGRAM PENGAJARAN

(GBPP)
Semester Genap 2016/2017

SOH201
Teori Hubungan Internasional

Vinsensio Dugis

Departemen Hubungan Internasional

Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik
Universitas Airlangga
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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 Individual summary of past-week topic. Each student must write a summary of a
previous week (700-800 words).
Individual Class Participation.

Evaluation
Mid-semester Test (25)
Final-semester Test (25)
Jurnal Individu (20)
Review Kuliah (20)
Individual participation in class & in other related activities (10)

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Weekly Topics
Week I: Introduction
Overview of the course - Course management
Readings
Syllaby

Week II: Theory & Theory in IR

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 III: Neorealism

What is neorealisms 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: Neo-realism and Neo-
liberalism, in; John Baylis & Steve Smith (eds.) The Globalization of World
Politics, 2nd edition, Oxford, pp. 182-199.

Week IV: Neoliberalism

What is neoliberalisms basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point
for its come about? How does neoliberalism generally explain international 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: Neo-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
What is neomarxisms basic assumption? What are its principles? What is the turning point
for its come about? How does neomarxism generally explain international politics?
Readings

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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.
Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,
Chap. 7, pp. 123-150.

Week VI: English School of Thought

What is English Schools 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 VII: Critical Theory & Frankfurt 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.
Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International
Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd edition, Pearson & Longman, Chap. 4, pp.
103-128.

Week VIII: Social Constructivism

What is constructivisms 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.
Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International
Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd edition, Pearson & Longman, Chap. 7, pp.
181-202.
Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,
Chap. 4, pp. 59-80.

Week IX: Postmodernism

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. Postmodernism. in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International
Relations, Palgrave, pp. 181-208.
Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International
Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd edition, Pearson & Longman, Chap. 5, pp.
129-154.
Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,
Chap. 4 pp. 59-80.

Week X: Gender & Feminism

Origins assumptions arguments main themes - criticisms
Readings
Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International
Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd edition, Pearson & Longman, Chap. 6, pp.
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.
Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,
Chap. 5, pp. 81-102.

Week XI; Green Perspective

Origins assumptions arguments main themes - criticisms
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.
Paterson, Matthew, 2001. in; Scott Burchill, et al, Theories of International Relations,
Palgrave, pp. 277-307.

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Steans, Jill and Pettiford, Lloyd & Diez, Thomas, 2005. Introduction to International
Relations, Perspectives & Themes, 2nd edition, Pearson & Longman, Chap. 8, pp.
203-228.

Week XII: Post-structuralism

Origins assumptions arguments main themes - criticisms
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 XIII: Post-colonialism

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

Week XIV: 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.
Weber, Cynthia, 2005. International Relations Theory, A Critical Introduction, Routledge,
Chap. 6 pp. 103-122.

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