Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Contemporary Security Challenges
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37485
Module Lead	Mark Webber
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will offer students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the sources, dynamics and consequences of contemporary security. The module will analyse contemporary threats to security, including those associated with political violence at the sub-state and international levels, and the challenges that they pose to governments and international organisations concerned with security.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: To introduce practical challenges to security in theory and practice To explore the sources and nature of political violence in the context of security studies To examine the manifestations of contemporary political violence To examine the policy and other responses of key actors to contemporary political violence and other security challenges
Assessment	37485-01 : Essay - 1000 words : Coursework (25%) 37485-02 : Essay - 3000 words : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment 1 x 1000 word essay 1 x 3000 word essay Reassessment 1 x 3000 word essay
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