Module Descriptors
WORLD POLITICS
HIPO40348
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Robertson-Snape
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 260
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK - SECOND ESSAY weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
J. Baylis, S. Smith & P. Owens (eds), The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2010)
M. Beeson & N. Bisley (eds), Issues in 21st Century World Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010)
J. Haynes, P. Hough, S. Malik and L. Pettiford, World Politics (Longman, 2011)
A. Heywood, Global Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011)
M. Beeson & N. Bisley (eds), Issues in 21st Century World Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010)
J. Haynes, P. Hough, S. Malik and L. Pettiford, World Politics (Longman, 2011)
A. Heywood, Global Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011)
Module Resources
Recommended Library books and journals in the University library, and use of online resources.
Data projection in lectures if available.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Data projection in lectures if available.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essay 2000 words (50%)
Second Essay 2000 words (50%)
Learning Outcomes 1-4
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
Second Essay 2000 words (50%)
Learning Outcomes 1-4
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
Module Learning Strategies
The lectures introduce the main themes and issues in the module content, discussing a range of relevant examples. The seminars provide for follow-up discussion and analysis of the themes, issues and examples from the lectures. The independent study element should be used for background reading, reading for the seminars, and preparation of the written assignments.
Key Information Set Data:
13% Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities
87% Guided Independent Learning
Key Information Set Data:
13% Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities
87% Guided Independent Learning
Module Indicative Content
This module examines the historical development of the modern international system and the central concepts and theories used to explain this development. It considers the unique features of international politics, and explores the origins of the states system. This includes attention to concepts such as sovereignty, power, terrorism, war, peace and cooperation. The historical development of international relations in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries will also be discussed, focusing particularly on international politics in the post-war era. The module also investigates some of the political issues which have arisen as a result of globalisation. This involves attention to a range of problems which may include human rights violations, poverty, migration, terrorism, and trade in arms-problems which affect all countries whether in the North or South.