English for International Relations 290-SM3-1EFIR
Practical classes devoted to the analysis and interpretation of English-language texts in the fields of international relations, politics, diplomacy, and security. The course is designed to enhance doctoral students’ advanced English-language competence through engagement with authentic source texts and audiovisual materials, including academic articles, reports, policy documents, and expert analyses.
During the course, doctoral students develop their ability to understand complex specialist texts, identify key concepts and arguments, and translate selected content from English into Polish, taking into account its cultural, institutional, and terminological context. The course has a workshop-based format and combines individual and collaborative work, text-based discussions, and reflection on the role of language in analysing and describing international phenomena.
Regular and systematic reading of the texts assigned by the instructor for each class is an essential component of the course.
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Term 2026:
Practical classes devoted to the analysis and interpretation of English-language texts in the fields of international relations, politics, diplomacy, and security. The course is designed to enhance doctoral students’ advanced English-language competence through engagement with authentic source texts and audiovisual materials, including academic articles, reports, policy documents, and expert analyses. During the course, doctoral students develop their ability to understand complex specialist texts, identify key concepts and arguments, and translate selected content from English into Polish, taking into account its cultural, institutional, and terminological context. The course has a workshop-based format and combines individual and collaborative work, text-based discussions, and reflection on the role of language in analysing and describing international phenomena. Regular and systematic reading of the texts assigned by the instructor for each class is an essential component of the course. |
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
SD_UK01: Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate terminology and to prepare and present the results of one’s own research, including in a foreign language.
SD_UK04: Ability to use a foreign language at B2 level to a degree that enables conducting research based on international literature and establishing contacts within the international academic and professional community.
SD_KK01: Ability to critically analyse sources of scientific information and research findings in a given academic discipline (International Relations).
Learning outcomes for the course in the 2025/2026 academic year:
SD_UK01: The doctoral student is able to use English terminology appropriate to the field of International Relations and to prepare and present the results and progress of their own research.
SD_UK04: The doctoral student is able to use English-language sources and literature in the field of International Relations and to communicate in English in academic and professional contexts.
SD_KK01: The doctoral student is prepared to critically analyse and evaluate English-language sources of information related to International Relations, taking into account their reliability, forms of argumentation, and the perspectives they represent.
Verification of learning outcomes:
SD_UK01: individual presentation in English;
SD_UK04: work with specialist texts in English; participation in discussions; preparation of an academic bibliography;
SD_KK01: critical analysis of English-language sources and specialist texts; participation in topic-based discussions.
Assessment criteria
Active participation in class (workshop-based analysis of specialist texts and participation in discussions);
Preparation of an academic article abstract in English related to the student’s own research project;
Individual presentation in English outlining the main assumptions, objectives, and scope of the doctoral research project;
Preparation of a short bibliography in accordance with academic referencing standards.
Bibliography
Readings will be provided by the instructor and will include, among others:
Jackson, R., Sørensen, G., Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches, 2003 (selected chapters).
Williams, P. D. (ed.), Security Studies: An Introduction, 2008 (selected chapters).
Hoffman, B., Inside Terrorism, 2008 (selected chapters).
Global Terrorism Index 2025.
Additional information
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