Marxist Theory - International Relations - Exam, Exams of International Relations

Download Marxist Theory - International Relations - Exam and more Exams International Relations in PDF only on Docsity! Semester 1 AUTUMN REPEAT Examinations 2011/ 2012 Exam Code(s) 2BA1, 2BHR1, 2BFS1, 2BWM1, 2BIS1, 2BCS1, Exam(s) 2nd Arts Module Code(s) SP234 Module(s) International Relations Paper No. Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Dr. Iain Wilkinson Dr. John Barry Internal Examiner(s) Professor Chris Curtin Dr. Eilis Ward Instructions: Students must answer ONE question from each of the THREE sections. Duration 2 Hours No. of Pages Discipline(s) Political Science & Sociology Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr. Eilis Ward Requirements: MCQ Release to Library: Yes Handout Statistical/ Log Tables Cambridge Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Materials PTO SP234 International Relations Lecturer: Dr. Eilís Ward Students must answer ONE question from each of the THREE sections. Time allowed: Two Hours. SECTION ONE: Please answer one question 1. Does an understanding of history help us to theorise international relations? (Be specific in your answer) 2. What is the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia for the development of international relations? 3. How can we think about the impact of the globalisation process on the role of the state in nternational politics? SECTION TWO: Please answer one question 1. Evaluate are the core arguments of a Marxist theory of international relations? 2. What is the significance of the ‘domestic analogy’ for liberal international relations thought? 3. What, in your view, is the impact of social constructivism on the study of international relations SECTION THREE: Please answer one question 1. Does the claim for ‘Asian values’ require us to reconceive our understanding of human rights? 2. Baylis (2011) claims that security is a highly contested concept in international relations. Does his claim offer any insight into the role of the UN in promoting global security? 3. What can a feminist critique of masculinity tell us about conflict and war?