International Relations
Our International Relations minor will offer you deep insights into the complexities of global awareness and norms, reflecting the realities of our interconnected world.
With a special focus on key concepts in International Relations, and the additional option to explore Thai language, culture, and public communication, this minor equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate and influence the global landscape effectively.
If you’re ready to broaden your horizons and engage with the world on a meaningful level, the Minor in International Relations is the perfect choice for you.
Minor content
To cultivate global awareness among students, especially within an Asian context, this minor program introduces fundamental concepts of International Relations and provides a global perspective on a theoretical level. It also focuses on enhancing public communication skills, fostering cross-cultural competence, and offering introductory-level Thai language courses. The program additionally features engaging cultural fieldtrips and guest lectures, offering students exposure to an international educational experience.
By utilizing real-world case studies, the minor program examines global issues, enabling students to critically analyze and express their perspectives on political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of these issues. This experience is further enriched through immersion in Thai culture and language, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of Asian perspectives.
This minor is offered by the study program European Studies, and is open to all students of NHL Stenden.
Structure of the minor
- Unit 1: International Relations Concepts (6 EC)
The student is able to understand how the world as we know it has developed through the use of International Relations Concepts and their implications as well as their current application seen in Diplomacy, International Law, Economics and Politics etc.
- Unit 2: Public Communication Skills (3 EC)
The student is able to develop their public communication skills through blog-writing workshops, public speaking workshops, written reports through self-reflective papers.
- Unit 3: Cross-cultural Understanding (3 EC)
The student is able to identify cultural differences and understanding within Asia and Thailand in specific through immersion into cultural experiences, lectures, and discussions.
Study features
- Literature Review Report and Comparative Analysis Presentation to explain and demonstrate the sensible interpretation of the findings and to present these in logical order.
- Research, Presentation, and Participation in Public speaking course which should result in the submission of country’s position paper. Learning how to write a blog in order to enhance and express ideas and viewpoints.
- Thai Language and Cultural projects.
This minor is offered by Thorbecke Academy and is open to all students of NHL Stenden University, regardless of their study program.
International Relations is for students interested in understanding the interrelationships that impact and shape what happens in the world. Students who want to learn and understand the impact of these relationships between countries, regions, and cultural groups will find this minor most rewarding as it offers a perspective to world events from the heart of Asia, and Thailand.