Module Provider: |
Politics and Int Rel |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Prof
C
Gray |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
PO2PCS
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module aims to enable students to appreciate both the roles played by war in modern history and the ways in which warfare has evolved over a two-hundred year period. The strongly empirical, historical thrust of the module will be used to introduce students to the ideas key to understanding (a) why, how, and with what consequences wars occur, and (b) how peace can be "caused" and sometimes maintained. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:
understand how war has evolved since c.1800
identify critically the different approaches to peace that have been attempted
relate appreciation of the changing phenomena of war to a broad grasp of international relations
organize and articulate arguments effectively in writing, both under timed conditions and in assessed essays |
Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to encourage the development of oral communication skills and the students' effectiveness in group situations, with some analytical procedures carried out as part of a team. Students will also develop their IT skills by use of relevant web resources. |
Outline content:
This module introduces students to the significance of war in modern international relations, and to the evolution of theory and practice bearing upon the establishment and preservation of peace with security. The historical backbone of the module supports critical presentation of important ideas from the realms of scholarly International Relations and strategic studies. In historical context, the module will address such issues as: the relationships between force and policy; changing attitudes towards the use of force; and technological change and war aims. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
A combination of lectures and seminars. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
14 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
8 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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2 |
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| Total hours |
22 |
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2 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
2 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Students will write two essays of c3000 words each to be submitted by midday Friday of weeks 6 and 10 of the Autumn term. They will also prepare seminar introductions. Where all the required essays are submitted the best/better mark will count for 25% of the final mark. Non-submitted essays will be awarded a mark of zero and the coursework mark will be an average of all the essay marks awarded.
Relevant percentage of coursework: 25%
Examinations:
One two-hour examination.
Requirements for a pass:
40% overall and a mark of not less than 35% in the examination.
Re-assessment arrangements:
Re-examination in September. Coursework will be carried forward it if bears a confirmed mark of 40% or more; otherwise it must be submitted by 1 September. |
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