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Introduction to Security Studies

Class at Faculty of Social Sciences |
JPB153

Annotation

Lecture Room & Time: Wednesdays 15:30 - 16:50

Seminars (ODD 1) Room & Time: Wednesdays 12:30 - 13:50 - Starts in Week 3

Seminars (ODD 2) Room & Time: Wednesdays 14:00 - 15:20 - Starts in Week 3

Seminars (EVEN 1) Room & Time: Wednesdays 12:30 - 13:50 - Starts in Week 4

Seminars (EVEN 2) Room & Time: Wednesdays 14:00 - 15:20 - Starts in Week 4

Lecturers

Jonathan Collins

Jonathan.Collins@fsv.cuni.cz

Office Hours: Tuesday 14:00 - 15:30, or by request

Kristian Foldes

Kristian.Foldes@fsv.cuni.cz

Office Hours: Monday 10:00 - 11:00, or by request

Appointments are made on the website: https://konzultace.fsv.cuni.cz/reservation/default

Course description

Security Studies is an ever-growing field of research, covering various topics from the traditional ideals of war and armed conflict to the more nuanced and critical understanding of society's in(security). Therefore, topics will include the International Security System, Armed Conflicts, Hybrid Warfare, Terrorism, the Far-Right, and other aspects of the concept we are just beginning to consider. The different topics covered throughout the semester will give students a starting point for exploration into an important realm of research, offering an engaging overview of what is meant when we use the word security.