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On completion of this module students should:grasp the major contemporary theoretical approaches to international relations; know how to evaluate different approaches with respect to their theoretical consistency and empirical applicability;be able to identify different levels of analysis in international relations; be familiar with key empirical issues in international relations.
Indicative Module Content:Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 7 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 95 |
Total | 122 |
Students intending to take this course should already have successfully completed Level one modules in Politics including INRL10040 - Introduction to International Politics or INRL10010 - Foundation of Political Theory and IR.
Other courses may be substituted but only with permission.
In this case, a request should be sent to the module coordinator with (a) a list of relevant courses already taken and (b) GPA to date.
Students intending to take other courses in International Relations at Levels 2 or 3 should take this course.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final 2 hour exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: Continuous through tutorials | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Two in-class exercises allow students to ascertain their knowledge of the module content throughout the term. Students will also receive feedback on their tutorial essays.