Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Conflict and Development
School	Government
Department	International Development
Module Code	07 30271
Module Lead	Dr Beswick
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
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Description	The module provides an introduction to contemporary conflict analysis with a particular emphasis on the relationship between conflict and development. The module will present a range of explanatory theories of conflict and violence, consider challenges relating to definition and measurement of these phenomena, and consider how development actors and development activities can affect conflict dynamics. Recognising the importance of context, the module will present a range of case studies, and will support students to apply the different frameworks explored in the module to their own geographical areas of interest.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe, interpret and explain patterns of contemporary conflict Compare, contrast and critique competing theories of violence and conflict Examine in-depth the linkages between violence, conflict, security and development Critically analyse and explain the interaction between exclusion, governance, poverty and violence Apply the frameworks discussed in the module to assess their usefulness in understanding the outbreak, experience and termination of conflict in specific states and/or regions
Assessment	30271-02 : Assignment 1 2000 words : Coursework (40%) 30271-03 : Assignment 2 3000 words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Assignment 1 : Coursework (40%) :Assignment 2 : Coursework (60%) 1 x 2000 word assignment (40%) and 1 x 3000 word assignment (60%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed assignment(s)
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