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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module introduces students to studying international security and conflict. It explores the main debates in the academic literature on security and conflict in the contemporary world and the implications for security and conflict in the 21st Century. The module is divided in three parts. The first part examines the conventional and critical theories and approaches to security studies. The second part discusses different types of conflicts and the international response and interventions to maintain and restore peace and security. The third part focuses on international peacebuilding and statebuilding in post-conflict societies and explores the theories and practices underpinning the current efforts of the international community for building peace and state in the aftermath of violent conflicts and civil wars. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and comparatively analyse the main theoretical approaches to international security and conflict. 2. Analyse the challenges that security practitioners face in the contemporary world and apply theoretical knowledge to real world cases. 3. Critically engage with the scholarly literature on security, conflict, peace, and development. 4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the cases introduced during the course | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 IntorductionIntroduction to security studiesConflict, (in)security and peace since 1945The state of international peace, security and conflict since 1945Theories on international security IConventional perspectives on security (realism and liberalism)Theories on international security ICritical perspectives on security (constructivism and Marxism)Confronting global insecuritiesCivil wars and secessionist conflicts; Conflict prevention, management, and transformation; Humanitarian Interventions and Responsibility to Protect; and Political terrorism;Global security architecturesInternational and European security architecturePost-conflict peace, security and developmentPeacebuilding and statebuilding theories and practicesInternational governance of post-conflict societiesDemocratization and institution-building in post-conflict societies; Security, rule of law, and justice in post-conflict societies; and Economic reconstruction and developmentCritical perspectives on peacebuildingPeace formation and local infrastructure for peaceThe future of peace, conflict, and securityPost-interventionism, resilience and remote peacebuilding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 36165, other readings, 0, posted on Moodle, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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