Law, Security and the Global Public Good (906M3)
Law, Security and the Global Public Good
Module 906M3
Module details for 2012/13.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The course looks at a number of critical approaches to the concept of 'security' focussing upon the relationship between security, law, politics and the state. The course considers to what extent security can be understood to constitute a `valuable public good'. In this vein the course examines the nature, hopes and limits of security in relation to global conflict, economic insecurity, the United Nations and global governance. When considering the possibility of the role of security as a public good the question is asked: what is being secured'
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the issues related to international security and the global public good within a historical, political and theoretical context.
2 Describe and critically assess the nature and context of the relationship between the ideas of security and the public good.
3 Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and apply different theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of the ideas of security and the public good.
4 Demonstrate a knowledge of and critically evaluate the problems associated with the idea of security as a public good within a global context.
5 Consider and evaluate alternative legal, political and ethical responses to the problems of global security.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Summer Term Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Postgraduate course report | Spring Term Week 10 Fri | 10.00% |
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.
Prof Tarik Kochi
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