Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module offers an introduction to international security within the discipline of International Relations. It reviews debates around the concept of security and how these debates can inform our understanding of world politics. It assesses some of the principal theoretical approaches and perspectives on security and conflict. It also examines a range of topics in contemporary security studies, including the changing nature of conflict in the post-Cold War era, human security and humanitarian intervention, and the security dimensions environmental degradation, energy, and natural resources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge of security issues at the international and national levels 2. Understand and critically evaluate key theoretical debates in international security and critically assess their respective strengths and weaknesses 3. Use theoretical approaches to understand both “traditional” and “new” security issues in world politics 4. Use knowledge acquired in this module as a foundation for further study and research in their graduate taught programme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative course outlinePlease note, individual topics are subject to change.Part IWeek 1: Defining Security & Security Studies; Week 2: Realism, Liberalism and International Security; Week 3: War, Causes of War, and Securitisation; Week 4: Just War, Humanitarian Intervention and R2P; Week 5: ‘Old’ Wars vs ‘New’ Wars; Week 6: Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism.Part IIWeek 7: Reading Week; Week 8: Security, Gender and Feminist Approaches; Week 9: Security, Resources and the Environment; Week 10: Optional Topic (to be chosen by class); Week 11: Optional Topic (to be chosen by class); Week 12: Review. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 05-OCT-10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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