A computer for accessing Blackboard, websites and electronic journals.
Course texts and course leaving pack

The main focus will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured framework and relying largely (but not exclusively) on materials supplied. Week by week you will work through self-instructional course material (delivered via blackboard), which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and papers and undertaking the specific tasks set. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your learning group and your tutor. (24 hours) The module will run over 16 weeks including 4 weeks to complete assessments.

Optional introductory workshops at Staffordshire will be provided for those students able to travel here at the start of each semester. These will introduce you to the Blackboard learning environment and the main theories of the module for that semester. Similar material will be made available online to those unable to attend the workshops.

The focus of Global Policy Analysis will be on the difficulties involved in agreeing - and then implementing - global policy across a range of issue areas selected to illustrate the need for some form of global governance. While there is an absence of a world government there is nevertheless a need for some form of governance in many specific areas of global activity. The module will develop a conceptual understanding of 'governance' and will use certain theoretical frameworks to provide a basis for the ongoing analysis of various illustrative examples. Notably we will utilise the theoretical framework based on 'regimes analysis'.

J. Baylis et al (2016) The Globalization of World Politics, (Oxford University Press,)

T.G. Weiss & R. Wilkinson (2018) International Organization and Global Governance, (Routledge, 2018)

M. Karns & K. Mingst, (2015) International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance (Lynne Reinner).

The first essay will require you to apply conceptual and theoretical insight to historical or contemporary material specific to the course. [Learning Outcomes 1,3]

The second essay will require you to show your overall appreciation of the concerns of the module. It will enable you to demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the module and your flexibility in applying your knowledge to specific concerns. [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4]

1 X 1000 word critical review. The Critical Review will require you to read, review and analyze an academic journal article or chapter.

The participation grade ensures you get credit for the work you do on the weekly discussion board. The more you engage, the higher your participation grade will be [meets learning outcomes 1,2,3]