OTP086 - Fundamental Course for International Relations

This course is an introduction of International Relations (IR) studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Bina Nusantara University. The course consists of fundamental courses needed to prepare the freshmen to enter their early semesters. The course would be divide into several sections that covers (1) the basic for researching, consist of how to searching references, reading, academic and non-academic writing, and finding credible references; (2) the basic for presentation; and (3) the topics of International Relations and the position of Indonesia within international relations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

•  LO 1: Identify the basic skills and knowledge needed as IR students
• LO 2: Understand the importance of credible referencing in terms of searching and citing
• LO 3: Apply the basic skills and knowledge needed as IR students in research and presentation

Sub Topics

• Research Skill in IR (basics)
• What is Research?​
• Key Aspects​
• Existing Knowledge​
• Sources of Data​
• Interpretation​
• Presentation

Sub Topics:

• Reading Goals​
• Choosing a Text​
• Reading Style​
• Scanning​
• Skimming​
• Detailed Reading and Note Taking​
• Increasing Your Reading Speed​
• Developing Your Reading Speed​
• Making Summary​

Sub Topics:

• Main assigments in your IR study
• How to Write a Summary/annotated bibliography​

Sub Topics:

• Preparation and workflow
• Presentation Content and design
• Presentation in Public​

Sub Topics:

• Introduction​
• Topics in International Political Economy​
• Topics in Media and Global Governance​
• Topics in Security Studies

Sub Topics:

• Indonesia in International Relations
• Indonesia's history International relations
• Influential figures in Indonesia’s foreign policy
• Participation in international organizations​