Course Details in 2025/26 Session


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Module Title LM Conflict and Development
SchoolGovernment
Department International Development
Module Code 07 30272
Module Lead Dr Danielle Beswick
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Exclusions
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 drawing on staff research experience, 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 30272-04 : Assignment 1 - 2000 words : Coursework (40%)
30272-07 : Assignment 2 - 3000 words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
2,000 word essay (60%)
1,500 word essay (40%)

Reassessment:
Reassessment would be by resubmission of the failed component
Other
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