Classical Political Theory & Inter. Rela (L2014N)

Classical Political Theory & International Relations

Module L2014N

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Module details for 2019/20.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This course will introduce you to the primary texts of authors such as Hobbes, Kant, Machiavelli, Marx, Mill, Thucydides, Vitoria and others who are commonly cited as precursors of contemporary international thought. It asks what relevance these authors have had for the establishment of International Relations as a discipline, and how far they can be used to analyse contemporary international politics. Finally, the course demonstrates how classical authors can also be read to provide a radical critique of contemporary international thought and practice.

Module learning outcomes

Develop an overview of the theoretical foundations of the IR discipline

Acquire an understanding of the intellectual problems associated with the analysis and interpretation of primary texts

Engage with the problems of evaluating the contemporary relevance of historical texts

Develop further the intellectual, practical and transferable skills encouraged by the mode of teaching

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Type	Timing	Weighting
Coursework		100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Essay	T2 Week 11	100.00%

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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 Semester	Lecture	2 hours	11111111111

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