War, Terror, Violence and Int Law (907M3)
War, Terror, Violence and International Law
Module 907M3
Module details for 2012/13.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The course focuses upon the contemporary issues of war and terrorism and examines each within a historical, political and theoretical context. The course looks at how the violence of war and terror is deemed either `legitimate' or `illegitimate' by differing legal, moral and political perspectives. Coming to understand the competing and conflicting ways in which the legitimacy of violence is ordered helps us to better understand the regulation, condemnation and claimed justification of acts of war and terror in the present.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the issues of war and terrorism within an historical, political and theoretical context.
2 Describe and critically assess the nature and context of the legal, political and ethical uses of violence internationally.
3 Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and apply different theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of war and terrorism.
4 Demonstrate a knowledge of and critically evaluate the problems associated with the use of violence within a global context.
5 Consider and evaluate alternative legal, political and ethical responses to the problems of war and terrorism.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Summer Term Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Postgraduate course report | Spring Term Week 10 Fri 16:00 | 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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