INRL10020 Foundations of Intl Relations

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module offers an introduction to the main issues in contemporary international politics. It first examines the development of the modern international system, focusing especially on the post-Cold War era. It then examines a range of substantive issues that occupy students of contemporary international politics: war and other forms of inter-state conflict, global trade and communication, migration, economic inequality, international integration, terrorism, human rights, the United Nations and the role of multinational corporations and transnational pressure groups. Note: This is an attendance-critical module. Students must attend lectures and tutorials in person. There is no possibility of taking this module online.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will have a grasp of
- the evolution of the contemporary international system;
- key features of that system including state sovereignty, diplomacy, war, international institutions and international trade
- important debates in international relations on issues such as global inequality, environmental degradation and human rights
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Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

96
Lectures

22
Tutorial

7
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module consists of a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students must attend these in person as it is not possible to follow this module online. Each lecture will revolve around a particular topic and associated core reading. Tutorials feature a blend of learning activities including in-class debates. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
INRL10010 - Found of Pol Theory & IR


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: In-class exercise Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

5

 No
Continuous Assessment: In-class exercise Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

5

 No
Continuous Assessment: Tutorial participation Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

 No
Examination: End of term final examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Sara Förtsch Tutor
Mr Sean Gurrin Tutor
Angeliki Kourri Tutor
Sebastian Morabito Tutor
Neha Parikh Tutor