08 37476 LC Debates in World Politics I

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Module Title

LC Debates in World Politics I

Department

Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud

Module Code

08 37476

Level

Certificate Level

Credits

10

Semester

Semester 1

Co-requisites

LC Debates in World Politics II- (08 37477)

Restrictions

None

Contact Hours

Lecture-15 hours

Guided independent study-85 hours

Total: 100 hours

Description

This module aims to provide students with an applied understanding of prominent ideas and debates within current comparative world politics and international relations. It focuses on the latest dilemmas confronting policymakers, experts and activists, including cooperation and confflict, technological change, social forces and movements, institutions, policies and practices. Students will develop a variety of skills, particularly with regard to case studies and comparative analysis, and offers the necessary grounding for further study in politics, international relations and political economy.

Debates in World Politics 1 will explore the ability of states to make decisions in an increasingly globalised world, and will consider contemporary challenges to governance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students should be able to:

● Introduce students to a critical appreciation of the dilemmas facing policymakers in navigating change/changing contexts in current world politics

● Identify specific case studies to investigate dynamics of global politics on different levels of decision-making

● Apply key concepts and methods of comparative politics to analyse challenges in world politics and critically engage with scholarly literature and primary sources

Assessment

37476-01:2,000 Word Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Assessment Methods & Exceptions

Assessment

Critical Literature Review (2,000 words) (100%)

Reassessment

1× 2000 word essay