Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH International Political Theory
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 31388
Module Lead	Richard Shorten
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module examines modern political thought, as expressed both in political philosophies and in political ideologies, in the period between the French Revolution and the Second World War. In this way it allows students to closely consider the development of three distinctive traditions: liberalism, socialism, and conservatism.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate where and why there is disagreement between competing political traditions Display a familiarity with the arguments and ideas of significant figures in the development of each of these traditions Demonstrate where and why there is disagreement between competing political traditions Utilise these arguments and ideas in thinking about contemporary political issues.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Blog/Vlog post: 1000 words / 5 minutes & 1x 2500 Annotated Research Briefing (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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