IR3060 Rebellion and Revolution

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Monday 1pm - 2pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr C A Ardila

Dr C A Ardila
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Module Staff

Dr C Ardila and Dr K Hunfeld

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Module description

Rebellion is the most prevalent form of conflict in the contemporary world. Massive protests, insurgencies, and civil wars bring with them the potential for transformative revolutions. Rebellions, however, also risk widespread violence and destabilisation, resulting in immense destruction for the societies consumed by them. This module takes an historic, comparative approach to understanding the causes, processes and consequences of rebellions and revolutions as important social phenomena that have been experienced across every region in the world. We will analyse the causes of rebellion, the dynamics of insurgency and counterinsurgency, and the outcomes of resistance.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks), 2 consultation hours with Coordinator (x 12 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

278

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • enhance students’ understanding of the causes and dynamics of rebellion and revolution
  • enrich students’ historical knowledge of violent and non-violent resistance against the state
  • develop students’ strategic thinking and political empathy skills
  • develop students’ independent research and writing skills including constructing literature reviews and thesis statements, logically structuring claims, evaluating and presenting evidence, choosing sources, and writing in a clear and persuasive style