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Module Title LH European Security
SchoolGovernment
Department Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code 08 20916
Module Lead DR. Floyd
Level Honours Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-20 hours
Guided independent study-160 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description

This module will deal with the key concepts and institutions in contemporary European security. The second semester will examine the key contemporary issues in European Security and the national perspectives of the major states.

The first semester of this module will deal with the key concepts, theories and actors in contemporary European Security. The second semester will examine the key contemporary issues in European Security including crises in Europe and neighbouring states and regions.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to draw conceptual conclusions from historical and emerging security challenges in Europe
  • Draw upon theoretical insights from the International Relations literature in order to analyse security challenges
  • Think about issues in a multi-disciplinary and policy-relevant fashion.
Assessment 20916-01 : "Summative Essay 3,000 Words" : Coursework (50%)
20916-02 : "Summative Essay 3,000 Words" : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions 2 x 3,000 word essay wiehgted at 50% each Reassessment: None
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