Module Descriptors
ISSUES IN GLOBAL POLITICS
HIPO40506
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Robertson-Snape
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - Individual Assignment (1500 word) weighted at 70%
- Examination - Class Test weighted at 30%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
One essay of 2,500 words 100% [learning outcomes 1 and 2].
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module will investigate some of those issues in the contemporary world which have arisen as a result of globalisation. Problems
such as human rights violations, poverty, migration, terrorism, and trade in arms affect all countries, whether in the North or South.
These issues will be examined from a multidisciplinary perspective, in an attempt to breakdown traditional academic distinctions
between politics and international relations.
such as human rights violations, poverty, migration, terrorism, and trade in arms affect all countries, whether in the North or South.
These issues will be examined from a multidisciplinary perspective, in an attempt to breakdown traditional academic distinctions
between politics and international relations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF A RANGE OF ISSUES ON CONTEMPORARY WORLD POLITICS. Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. YOU WILL HAVE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF AND DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WRITE COHERENTLY ABOUT ONE PARTICULAR ISSUE.
Analysis
Communication
Learning
2. YOU WILL HAVE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF AND DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WRITE COHERENTLY ABOUT ONE PARTICULAR ISSUE.
Analysis
Communication
LEARNING STRATEGIES
There will be a programme of 10 lectures and 10 seminars. 130 hours will be used for independent study, assisted by a detailed
module booklet and comprehensive reading lists. This time should be used to read about topics raised in the lectures and specifically
to facilitate seminar discussions. Reading will also be relevant to the final assessment.
Key Information Set Data:
13.3% Scheduled Teaching and Learning Activity
86.7% Guided Independent Learning
module booklet and comprehensive reading lists. This time should be used to read about topics raised in the lectures and specifically
to facilitate seminar discussions. Reading will also be relevant to the final assessment.
Key Information Set Data:
13.3% Scheduled Teaching and Learning Activity
86.7% Guided Independent Learning
RESOURCES
Library - where you will find the texts listed
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook
TEXTS
Baylis, J. & Smith, S. (eds), The Globalization of World Politics, 2nd edition, Oxford, 2001.
Kegley, C. & Wittkopf, E., World Politics, 7th edition, St Martin's Press, 1999.
White, B. et al., Issues in World Politics, 2nd edition,Palgrave, 2001.
Kegley, C. & Wittkopf, E., World Politics, 7th edition, St Martin's Press, 1999.
White, B. et al., Issues in World Politics, 2nd edition,Palgrave, 2001.