Introduction to International Relations - Theories of Constructivism

[@nanaaikins6612]

You are such a brilliant educator. I'm studying at the University of Cape Town and I'm in a 3rd year IR class and my lecturer explained constructivism in such a terrible way. You cleared things up for me so much and you're an absolute joy to listen to!

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Thank you so much for your kind words and vote of confidence. I hope your studies continue to be fruitful and successful for you!

[@Glebean]

I could not agree more, I had to read 3 different readings each being 20+ pages because my Prof could not explain it past 3 minutes! this video probably the reason I hope I pass this course! You really know how to teach its an amazing ability to have, stay safe and god bless.

[@RatherCrunchyMuffin]

I had him as a professor when I was an undergraduate. One of my favorite lecturers

[@ranaabuatta]

You are such an amazing professor, our lecturer explained these theories so vaguely it was impossible to understand, thank you for all the examples, really helpful, absolute pleasure watching you teach!

[@angelaodah5690]

Thank you for unpacking Constructivism, your explanation and the examples from current international politics, make the theory relatable and easy to grasp.

[@damolatony5776]

SIR YOU RE THE BEST , BEEN FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND CONSTUCTISIM YOU JUST BROKE IT DOWN LIKE ABC

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

You are welcome! I'm so glad this particular video of mine has helped so many people out.

[@namfukwe]

Wow, thank you for this lecture. I have an exam tomorrow and I think this has helped me to understand Constructivism better than I did before.

[@jaymaniyar]

The opening music makes it appear like we're going to war and not just studying IR.

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

It's the type of music I played in class in the 15 - 20 minutes before class began over the speak systems to get everyone pumped :)

[@efyouseekaywhyoweyou2208]

This was so useful, thank you so much. Really professionally done and insightful on the subject. The key points written out really work in my opinion.

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

You are very welcome! So glad to know this helped you out!

[@vybui9828]

You give so many examples which makes it easier to understand. Thank you

[@katiew532]

thank you SO much! you are the only person who managed to explain this subject to me. i was completely lost otherwise.

[@audric3104]

he thinks outside of the box, so much better explanation

[@dingfang1757]

This is brilliant!The way you clear all the messy concepts up is very enlightening-a student from Tokyo university

[@PamelaDFrank]

Super helpful & engaging; the reading we were assigned was impossible, I'm so thankful to have found you! You've got a new subscriber in me! I look forward to learning more from you, thank you so much for sharing with those of us that can't get to you (I'm stationed overseas, dependent on online coursework.) Thanks again!

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Wonderful! Delighted to hear you find my content helpful. Please keep engaged! :)

[@chingneihlamzou4564]

Very helpful , thank you and this goes back to the time when coughing was not a threat...miss those times.. Stay safe everyone 🤗

[@Simon-dx5ni]

Hi I found your explanations and lecture very helpful and interesting. I’m studying History and IR at the University of Dundee in Scotland and your video from the other side of the world was significantly better and more helpful than any of the resources or lectures I had been given so I’m grateful to you for uploading this 👍

[@Bandi2024]

This is brill. I am using this info for my essay on security. Thanks 😊

[@lillykhan6728]

I don't know how to thank you sir. You're an extraordinary teacher 👍

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

You are most welcome! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@jockesoderstrom6107]

Thank you so much for this lecture. Best regards from Sweden and Linnaeus University

[@cactusberk]

Thank you, sir, this lecture is so informative. It's all clear about constructivism in my head now.

[@harish.s6237]

fascinating lecture.kindly clarify the difference between constructivism and post modernism.

[@r.serkank.7634]

Thank you so much for this precious subject.

[@jacindamccarthy6541]

This is so informative! I was reading so many articles and I could not get the theory understood; but, this was perfectly broken down, thank you!

[@KimSiever]

Same with me!

[@stevennkabinde4477]

I just subscribed because you are really good....I now understand better

[@aftabullah2001]

Outstanding...You made me to subscribe.

[@mally6397]

well, it was very helpful. I'd look forward to watching your videos discussing other IR theories. thanks a lot:)

[@user-ss2dm4zh7n]

Thank you so much for the video. I'm a business student who is struggling with a constructivism final essay for my international relations elective. This lecture helps a lot!

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

You are most welcome! I'm glad I was able to help you out :)

[@minushmallick8512]

Hello Mihael, i find your lecture interesting. I am also working on Social Constructivism and Public Diplomacy. Constructivism can shape and reshape socially constructed reality. Natural reality is beyound the ambit of social constructivism. What i find lack in social constructivism is the way in which intersubjective sharing of meaning, ideas and identity could be internalised among the international actors and non-state acors in the contemporary time. Anyway, your lecture was enlightening. Thanks.

[@chazclifford327]

i could not understand my lecturer and his notes were confusing. You have saved me'

[@RLF1949]

Good to have a such interesting constructivist theory lesson. My IR lesson in China is so different with Western world. Chinese IR theory always debate on classical tribute system or aggressive realism, even we share a lot of knowledge about constructivist it never been so impactful as this lesson. Indeed I can’t agree more, other factor influenced a states character.

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Thank you very much for your vote of confidence! I can understand the "classical" approach to IR, and there's certainly merits to the Realist School in this day and age. But I have to admit that I'm more and more a fan of the Constructivist "mod" because it qualifies a lot of nuance in the foreign policy of states that can act one way towards one country and another towards a second. This is particularly true of the haphazard way the United States conducts its foreign policy that may seem double-standard to many outside observers.

[@RLF1949]

Michael Rossi Poli Sci You are welcome and thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@annacebey7987]

Interesting discussion!!

[@mikahsyah9599]

this is great help!! thanks fo e upload!

[@mosesmutembayi6073]

wow what a lecture ,dude interesting too

[@vitorlengruber7802]

Great class!

[@dianakhvan3332]

thank you for an excellent lecture!!!!

[@mr.food-tastic3430]

it is such an useful and advantageous video but you may want to use a microphone while recording. Thanks!

[@nemonie2238]

This was really helpful. I'm glad I checked this out :)

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

You're welcome! I'm happy you found this useful!

[@magnus7089]

This was really useful! Would you say that the UN Human right council is working from a constructivism perspective and how?

[@arowmayan4671]

Super!!

[@juliuscastillo1979]

Greetings Dr. Rossi! Permission to quote your Presentation please as reference. Thank you and best regards!

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Of course! :)

[@juliuscastillo1979]

Thank you Dr. Rossi!

[@AbuHussain-sx4tt]

UK student here, I wish you were my teacher

[@shahzaibmushtaq3539]

What would you say are the limitations of constructivism?

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

For one, Constructivism relies on image, identity, and perceptions, which can often be misperceived by other international actors. Additionally, it seems what's more important is what State B perceives State A to be, rather than what State A wants to be seen as. Perceptions and misperceptions have been at the forefront of deciding international alliances and rivalries.

[@ifti5814]

Nice sir.......Sir please can you send some material links relate this topics. Please sir I need it .

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

deskbounded.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/ted-hopf-the-promise-of-constructivism-in-international-relations-theory-international-security-vol-23-no-1-summer-1998-171-200/

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

summaryhub.com/article/98/the-promise-of-constructivism-in-international-relations-theory

[@ifti5814]

Thank you sir thank you so much

[@mitchellking2590]

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[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

I hope he does!! :)

[@mitchellking2590]

@@MichaelRossiPoliSci Prof, I had just reread the “Anarchy” article prior to watching this as a refresher for my MA. You’re a great lecturer. Should’ve applied at Rutgers lol.

[@ITSMENMJL]

Guys can u give me an example for Constructivism?

[@murtazaqasemi5972]

I still don't understand the individual who "unlike"d this video, I mean ytf?!

[@tonyolynyk2145]

Canadians

[@twinklefernando1545]

How does Constructivism help us to understand why states go to war?

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

That is the subject of my next lecture I'm currently editing right now!

[@twinklefernando1545]

@@MichaelRossiPoliSci when can we get the lecture regarding about this?

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

@@twinklefernando1545 Hopefully this coming week. I'm putting together the material now. With any luck, by the weekend

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Just uploaded the newest video pertaining to your question today!

[@harrisondurland5235]

We give carte Blanche to Israel? What world does this professor live in?

[@dingavg2221]

interesting

[@rafiakhan7826]

The lecture made my concept clear while the cough in the background is equally distracting.

[@Tanmanata]

4:36 Canada LOL

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Haha, I forgot about that :)))

[@Tanmanata]

@@MichaelRossiPoliSci @Michael Rossi Poli Sci I really appreciate the videos on IR. I'm currently an exchange student in Germany and sometimes the language is difficult to wrap my head around so it's easier to sometimes look up some videos in English to help out. But the way in which you use examples in your teaching to further help students understand the concepts and theories is really wonderful. Thanks again for the uploads and for the engagement you show in your lectures towards the students! :)

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

@@Tanmanata You are very welcome! So glad to know these videos have helped you out! In a few short weeks I will be uploading more :)

[@pabloorueucedo]

The real China IS a small little island in the east China sea, tho.

[@beseska]

...., it's the UK, not Great Britain... Great Britain is only a part of the State. (Full name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). . . so UK.

[@MichaelRossiPoliSci]

Ah indeed. We tend to use one name as a synonym for the other; in the same way we used to say "Russia" for the "Soviet Union." Thanks for the tip!

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