IR3031 Globalisation and the War on Terrorism

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

Wed 10am

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Module coordinator

Dr L J Mills

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Module Staff

Dr Laura Mills

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Module description

This inter-disciplinary module introduces students to various conceptual frameworks for thinking about the war on terror in an age of globalisation, along with a range of empirical case studies designed to illustrate these theoretical debates. A selection of readings is provided, ranging from international relations to other contributions from sociology, criminology, philosophy, history and political science. Theoretical issues examined include globalisation as a new security paradigm; the notion of a globalised War Risk society; the clash of civilsations vs. the continued relevance of realism; and re-defining what 'war' means in the war on terror. Case studies comprise NATO's transformation; war on Iraq; and emerging non-military attempts at global governance in controlling terrorism.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

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). 2 hours examination feedback in week 1 of following semester.

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic context, perspectives, policy outcomes, and theoretical implications of the war on terror.
  • Demonstrate an ability to approach theoretical debates and empirical case studies in the war on terror with diverse critical analytical and evaluative tools.
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of the complexity, controversy, and conceptual ambiguity involved in waging the war on terrorism.
  • Demonstrate the ability to closely read and critically examine a range of texts and ideas.
  • Demonstrate the ability to formulate and articulate coherent, complex arguments in written and oral forms
  • Demonstrate the capability to pursue intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner, employing critical thinking, analytical and research skills.