Irregular Warfare (959M1)
Irregular Warfare
Module 959M1
Module details for 2009/10.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The general aim of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation in the conceptual, strategic and ethical issues related to irregular warfare. Whilst looking at in-depth historical case studies of irregular warfare, the course will reveal how varieties of irregular warfare have risen to prominence during the twentieth century. This course will, in particular, trace the evolutionary phases of insurgency and counter-insurgency from the Maoist version of the ¿people¿s war¿ to the development of a global jihad.
This seminar aims to familiarise students with the sub-types of irregular warfare. It is useful to have a basic knowledge of twentieth century history, as this will comprise some of the case study subject matter discussed in this seminar, but this is not indispensable as background readings will be provided for any of the cases examined.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Research Plan (1000 words) | Summer Term Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 25.00% |
| Short Term Paper (3000 words) | Summer Term Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 15.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | Spring Week 2 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | Seminar | 2 hours | 011111111100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Mr Zdenek Kavan
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