POL41800

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should- have a good understanding of the various debates in the field of International Relations;- be able to critically engage with the scholarly literature on international relations;- have a basic understanding of the sub-discipline of International Political Economy.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This course will familiarize you with some of the most important theories in the contemporary study of international relations. The first part of the course is centred on what is commonly described as ‘mainstream’ international relations theory; theories such as realism,neorealism, liberalism and constructivism. In the second part of the module we delve into some of the more critical approaches to international relations theory, covering: Marxism, postcolonialism, feminism and empire and race. We apply these approaches to a variety of substantive issues in international politics, such as inter-state and intra-state conflict, international cooperation, globalization, migration, human rights, terrorism and current challenges to multilateralism and the contemporary states system. The module will be taught through in-depth analysis of the various theoretical approaches. Close attention will be paid to how these theories can be applied to real-world international politics by examining a diversity of examples and case studies.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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