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Module Title
LM Post-conflict Peacebuilding and International Order
School
Government
Department
Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code
08 23404
Module Lead
Edward Newman
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module will explore the record, effectiveness of, and prospects for, various international actors involved in building peace and reconstructing state institutions after conflict. It will consider a number of theoretical debates and controversies regarding peacebuilding, such as: the relationship between peacebuilding and international order; the changing nature of international politics and the types of actors which are relevant to the study of peacebuilding; normative debates about justice and ethics in international politics; the evolving nature of state sovereignty; and the debates and controversies which surround the promotion of democracy and market economics as a basis for peace (`liberal peacebuilding¿). It will examine a number of case studies in order to deepen understanding of the record of peacebuilding, consider how the political debates can be illustrated `on the ground¿, and consider what lessons might be learned.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
Have the ability to understand the activities and politics of international peacebuilding
Have the ability to relate the conceptual ideas discussed on the module to the specific case studies.
Have developed their research, written and oral communication skills.
Assessment
23404-01 : Essay - 4000 words : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: One 4,000 word essay (100%)
Reassessment: One 4,000 word essay
