Computer and access to the internet.

Craig A Snyder (ed), Contemporary Security and Strategy(3rd ed),Palgrave, 2012.
Alan Collins (ed), Contemporary Security Studies, (3rd ed), OUP,2013.
Baylis, Wirtz, Cohen & Gray (eds)Strategy in the Contemporary World, (4th ed), OUP, 2013.

An essay to meet [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 & 4]

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100% Coursework

This module will define security in accordance with the traditional Realist approach, and also spend some time exploring alternative views like those from Critical Security Studies and from peace studies. It will explore the consequences of taking both realist and non-realist approaches to security.
It will then move on to consider issues of relevance in contemporary, security including the continuing importance of the theories of nuclear weapons issues, including deterrence and proliferation of nuckear weapons and WMD more generally. It will look at the biggest post cold war security threat: that from AQ and Islamic extremism, across the world, including in its heartland of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The module is to be delivered entirely by VLE. A programme of structured reading will provide background knowledge, structure to the module and identify highly significant themes, concepts and theories. After each set of readings there will be tasks and questions to answer to a discussion board, which will be the main forum for learning and interaction between students and between the students and the tutor. 128 hours are allocated to self-directed study aided by the handbook and comprehensive reading lists. This time should be used for researching topics and theoretical material, preparing for online discussions and working on the essay required for assessment. You will be expected to engage in discussion and will receive feedback on your ideas as part of preapration for the assignment.

Key Information Set Data:
15% Scheduled earning and Teaching Activity
85% Guided Independent Learning