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Languages, Linguistics and Film

International Politics II: Application and Analysis IFP/ IFJ 6002

Module Overview

This module will build upon IFP/IFJ6017 in giving you a comprehensive and critical overview of politics on a global scale.  It will survey a range of topics including war, conflict, peace and intervention; the global economy; security studies and the environment.  This module will also pay close attention to understanding how historical legacies continue to shape current global issues.

Aims

The module aims to give international students an introduction to modern political ideas and concepts.  It enables you to develop your academic reading and writing, as well as your analytical argumentative skills, in preparation for success at taught postgraduate level in Politics and International Relations and other disciplines.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module you will be able to:

  • Show an understanding of the main theoretical and conceptual issues related to the study of politics;
  • Take part in debates about the main ideas and political ideologies which have informed present day politics;
  • Show familiarity with case studies and contemporary and historical topics introduced in class;
  • Understand and critically analyse theoretical arguments;
  • Apply theoretical concepts to current debates in politics.

Teaching & Learning Methods

You attend a two-hour lecture and a two hour seminar each week.  The seminar will be used to discuss topics and concepts presented in the lecture.  You will be expected to read extensively for this module, at least the core texts for the unit, but preferably the additional reading as set out on the reading list (given out at the start of the academic year).

Who teaches this module?

Dr Sarah Mak.

Assessment

  • Essay (2,000 words) (40%)
  • Participation 20%
  • Final Exam (40%)

Introductory Texts to Introduction to Politics and International Relations II

Baylis, John, ,Steve Smith and Patricia Owens. The Globalization Of World Politics: An Introduction To International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.

Burchill, S. et al. Theories Of International Relations. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2009.

Edkins, Jenny and Maja Zehfuss. Global Politics: A New Introduction. Oxon: Routledge, 2014.

Heywood, Andrew. Global Politics. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2014.

Dunne, Tim et al. International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.

Held, David. et al. Global Transformations: Politics, Economics & Culture. Cambridge: Polity, 1999.

NB:  Business and Film students who need to improve their written English skills are encouraged to take this module for their second subject, as it provides many opportunities to learn, practice and write English.

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