Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Contemporary Perspectives on Conflict
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37489
Module Lead	Mark Webber
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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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 enables students to gain the skills to explain and analyse the causes and consequences of conflict around the world. By applying different theoretical approaches to real-life examples, students will analyse different perspectives on the concept and reality of conflict.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and interpret different theoretical approaches to the causes and consequences of conflict Demonstrate an ability to apply different theoretical approaches to real-life examples Recognise and explain the causes of conflict across a range of case studies
Assessment	37489-03 : Essay - 1000 words : Coursework (25%) 37489-04 : Essay - 2500 words : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word essay (25%) 1 x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment: resit of failed piece or pieces of assessment.
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