Module Descriptors
WAR, PEACE AND TERRORISM
HIPO40324
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Robertson-Snape
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The module incorporates three inter-dependent learning strategies. The lecture programme (12 hours) will introduce concepts and
provide a historical overview of international relations. The seminar programme (12 hours) will allow clarification and discussion of
ideas raised in the lecture. Communication skills will be enhanced by oral presentations. Independent learning (126 hours) will be
focused on directed reading in preparation for lectures, seminars, and the final assessment.
provide a historical overview of international relations. The seminar programme (12 hours) will allow clarification and discussion of
ideas raised in the lecture. Communication skills will be enhanced by oral presentations. Independent learning (126 hours) will be
focused on directed reading in preparation for lectures, seminars, and the final assessment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One 2500 word essay [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4].
Module Resources
Library, where you will find relevant textbooks, periodicals, and audio-visual materials.
Internet, where you will find relevant web-sites.
Internet, where you will find relevant web-sites.
Module Texts
J. Goldstein, International Relations, eighth edition, Longman, 2005.
J.L. Ray, Global Politics, seventh edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1998.
R. Mansbach, The Global Puzzle: Issues and Actors in World Politics, third edition, 2000.
J.L. Ray, Global Politics, seventh edition, Houghton Mifflin, 1998.
R. Mansbach, The Global Puzzle: Issues and Actors in World Politics, third edition, 2000.
Module Indicative Content
This module will examine the historical development of the modern international system and the central concepts and theories used to
explain this development. It will begin with a consideration of the unique features of international politics, and will explore the origins
of the states system, including an examination of concepts such as sovereignty, power, terrorism, war, peace and cooperation. The historical development of international relations in the twentieth century will also be discussed, focusing particularly on international politics in the post-war era.
explain this development. It will begin with a consideration of the unique features of international politics, and will explore the origins
of the states system, including an examination of concepts such as sovereignty, power, terrorism, war, peace and cooperation. The historical development of international relations in the twentieth century will also be discussed, focusing particularly on international politics in the post-war era.