Marxism and IR (M1530A)
Marxism and International Relations
Module M1530A
Module details for 2019/20.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Prof Justin Rosenberg
For more information see here:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/global/internal/forstudents/options/ir
This module enables you to engage systematically with the Marxist tradition of theorising about international relations. It provides an introduction to Marx's own thought, using selections from primary texts, and then examines how later Marxist writers have applied and developed these ideas across a range of themes in international studies, including imperialism, the Cold War, international political economy and globalisation theory.
This module is assessed by Assessed by a 70% 3.5K essay, 20% 1k Essay, 10% 20 minute Group presentation. We meet each week for a three hour seminar combining mini-lectures, group work, analytical exercises and open discussion.
Module learning outcomes
Develop a systematic and critical understanding of the nature and scope of Marxism as an intellectual tradition.
Develop a detailed conceptual understanding of the ways that Marxism has been applied to International Relations.
Effectively synthesise and communicate the practical and theoretical uncertainties, ambiguities and limits of an aspect of Marxism as it relates to International Relations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 33.33% |
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 66.67% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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