Globalisation of World Politics
| Module title | Globalisation of World Politics |
|---|---|
| Module code | POL1017 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Kevork Oskanian (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 220 |
|---|
Module description
This module introduces you to the discipline of International Relations, to the key moments in the historical development of the international political system and how these historical processes have shaped and been shaped by thinking within this academic discipline. You will develop an understanding of the core concepts and theories used within the field, the historical context in which they developed, and thereby understand how to evaluate them and use them for yourself.
Module aims - intentions of the module
- To introduce you as first year politics students to the important sub-field of International Politics within the discipline of politics.
- To introduce you to the key moments in the historical development of the international political system
- To familiarise you with the core concepts used within the field.
- To provide you with some of the analytical tools necessary to evaluate them.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. categorise and evaluate core concepts in international relations;
- 2. describe, categorise and interpret the historical development of the international system;
- 3. review and recall key historical moments in international history;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. distinguish among theoretical, conceptual and empirical lines of inquiry;
- 5. demonstrate awareness of the key concepts used with the field;
- 6. engage in comparative and critical analytical work;
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. study independently;
- 8. communicate effectively in speech and writing;
- 9. research & critically evaluate information;
- 10. work independently, within a limited time frame, and without access to external sources, to complete a specified task.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to IR
- History and the Making of the Modern World
- How do we think about the world?
- Why is the world divided into states?
- What is Power?
- Inequality & economics
- Identity
- Violence and Security
- Empire and colonialism
- Thinking ecologically
- Revision
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 123.5 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and teaching activity | 16.5 | 11 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and teaching activity | 10 | 10 x 1 hour tutorials |
| Guided Independent Learning | 73.5 | Preparation and completion of course work |
| Guided Independent Learning | 50 | Preparation for tutorials |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay outline | 300 words | 1-9 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 50 | 1,500 words | 1-9 | Written |
| Time-limited essay | 50 | 1,000 words; 7 days to complete from release date of questions | 1-10 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (1,500 words) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
| Time-limited essay | 1,000 words; 7 days to complete from release date of questions | 1-10 | August/September reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Baylis, John, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (eds) (2017), The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (Oxford: Oxford University Press).
Dunne, Tim, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith (eds) (2016) International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity (Oxford: Oxford University Press).
Edkins, Jenny, and Zehfuss, Maja (eds.) (2019) Global Politics A New Introduction, 3rd edition (London: Routledge).
Heywood, Andrew (2014), Global Politics (Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan).
Jackson, Robert and George Sørensen (2016), Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches (Oxford: Oxford University Press).
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2011 |
| Last revision date | 25/04/2022 |
