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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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In the post 9/11 world, security is once again centre stage in global politics. The aim of this course is to familiarise students with the major theories and themes in security studies. The course is divided into two sections: Part One introduces students to the core issues of so-called 'hard' security, which dominated the twentieth century, while Part Two explores those so-called 'soft' security issues that have emerged since. Part One is mainstream, particularly realist, in its orientation, while the focus of Part Two is the literature and issues associated with 'new' security studies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Week 1: Introduction & Overview: Defining Security
Part I Week 2: Realism & International Security Week 3: Causes of Conflict: WWI, WWII, & the Cold War Week 4: New Wars Week 5: 9/11 and the Terrorist Threat Week 6: Reading Week Part II Week 7: ''New'' Security Studies Week 8: Environmental & Natural Threats to Security Week 9: ICTs & the Changing Nature of Warfare and Security Week 10: Women, Feminism, & International Security Week 11: Security Communities Week 12: Back to the Future: Human Security to Homeland Security | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Baldwin, David A. 1997. 'The Concept of Security'. Review of International Studies 23(1) Buzan, Barry. 1991. People, States and Fear: An Agenda for International Security Studies in the Post-Cold War Era (Second Ed.). New York: Harvester Wheatsheaf. Introduction. Hough, Peter. 2004. Understanding Global Security. London: Routhledge. Jervis, Robert. 1978. 'Cooperation Under the Security Dilemma.' World Politics 30(2). Nye, Joseph. 2005. Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History (Fifth Ed.). New York: Pearson/Longman. Snyder, Craig A (Ed.), Contemporary Security and Strategy. London: Macmillan. Sheehan, Michael. 2005. International Security: An Analytical Survey. Boulder: Lynne Rienner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MISC | MA in International Security & Conflict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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