I. Sequence parts of the text correctly
A. Realism focuses on state security and power above all else. Early realists argued that states are self-interested, power-seeking rational actors, who try to maximize their security and chances of survival. Any cooperation between states is explained as functional in order to maximize each individual state’s security (as opposed to more idealistic reasons). Regime theory is derived from the liberal tradition that argues that international institutions or regimes affect the behavior of states (or other international actors). It assumes that cooperation is possible in the anarchic system of states.
B. IR theories can be roughly divided into one of two camps: “positivist” and “post-positivist”. Positivist theories aim to replicate the methods of the natural sciences by analyzing the impact of material forces. They typically focus on features of international relations such as state interactions, size of military forces, balance of powers etc. Post-positivism rejects the idea that the social world can be studied in an objective and value-free way. It rejects the central ideas of neo-realism/liberalism, such as Rational Choice theory, on the grounds that the scientific method cannot be applied to the social world and that a ‘science’ of IR is impossible. Positivist theories make a distinction between ‘facts’ and ‘values’.
C. Indeed, regimes are, by definition, instances of international cooperation. While realism predicts that conflict should be the norm in international relations, regime theorists say that there is cooperation and they cite cooperation in trade, human rights and collective security among other issues. These instances of cooperation are regimes. The most commonly cited definition of regimes comes from Stephen Krasner who defines regimes as “institutions possessing norms, decision rules, and procedures which facilitate a convergence of expectations.”
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II. Read the text in task I again and choose the correct answers:
| 1) How are states described? | a) Conflict should be the norm in international relations. |
| 2) Whom does the most famous definition of regime belong to? | b) Instances of international cooperation. |
| 3) What does post-positivism reject? | c) Cooperation is possible in the anarchic system of states. |
| 4) What tradition is regime theory connected with? | d) Yes, they do. |
| 5) What does the liberal tradition assume? | e) Stephen Krasner |
| 6) What are regimes? | f) They are self-interested and power-seeking. |
| 7) What does realism focus on? | g) Central ideas of neo-realism/liberalism. |
| 8) What does realism predict? | h) Liberal. |
| 9) How is cooperation between states explained? | i) State security and power. |
| 10) Do positivist theories make a distinction between ‘facts’ and ‘values’? | j) As functional. |
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III. Put the following parts of Dan Brown’s CV in the right order:
A) PROFILE
I am a motivated, adaptable and responsible graduate seeking an entry-level position in public relations which will utilise the organisational and communication skills developed during university.
My reliability, communication skills, responsibility and friendly nature are assets I would bring to the work. I have experience in project management and strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and use my own initiative. I also have the ability to prioritise whilst under pressure meeting tight deadlines.
B) WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2013-February 2014 Sales Adviser in the Cookware Department, BHS.
Weekend Sales Assistant, where my responsibilities included customer service, stock control, cash handling and opening store accounts. This work involved me in advising and assisting customers, coping with problems and unexpected situations and taking responsibility for cashing the tills at the end of the day.
Volunteer Work : I worked for the Folkestone Gazette where my role included telephoning members of the public to chase up stories, writing up articles and interviewing people.
Other jobs have also included : working in a pub, sometimes under pressure in a busy team and dealing tactfully with occasionally difficult customers and assisting teachers at a primary school.
C) PERSONAL INFORMATION
Dan Brown
22 Temple Road, Folkestone, Kent CT17 3YU
Email: db@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 0339005678 Tel: 0167534768
d) SKILLS
Planning and organisation
Computing skills
E) EDUCATION
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