DAFF 27A16 - Psychological Dimensions of IR and Foreign Policy (The)
DAFF 27A16 · Fall semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours séminaire
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 3
Information
Description
Main objective of the course is to look at general conceptual and practical issues of foreign policy and international relations from a psychological perspective.It also teaches and encourages students to practice the application of psychological perspective/insights into international issues. At the end of this semester, students will know about major issues and developments in international relations and diplomacy and got familiar with psychological literature and research on how to address these issues/respond to these developments by using the tools psychology provides.
Assessment
Oral presentations (25%), weekly questions + case application (25%), final political consultation project paper (40%), participation into class discussions (10%)
Readings
Further readings 3
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Mercer, Jonathan. 2014. Feeling Like a State: Social Emotion and Identity. International Theory, 6(3): 515-535.
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Volkan, Vamik. 2014. Chapter 1 Diplomat and psychoanalysts. In Psychoanalysis, International Relations, and Diplomacy
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Ziv, Guy. 2011. Cognitive Structure and Foreign Policy Change: Israel’s Decision to Talk to the PLO. International Relations, 25 (4):426-454;
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14162 | Cours séminaire | Psychological Dimensions of IR and Foreign Policy (The) | Gulseren KOZAK-ISIK | 24 | 3 |
Teachers
- Gulseren KOZAK-ISIK
In the curricula
- EXCHANGE PROGRAMME - FALL SEMESTER 2026-2027COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS REIMS
- North America Minor, 2nd year, SEMINAR COURSES - Fall semester 2026-2027COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS REIMS
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- GUIBORAT Célia