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Political Violence (POLS0077)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Political Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Only open to first year BSc Politics and International Relations students in the Department of Political Science - Hot Topic
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module examines the principal causes, manifestations, and debates of political violence in the contemporary world, and contextualises political violence in the broader study of global politics and international relations. It explores theoretical explanations, conceptual understandings, and empirical examples of political violence, as well as policy responses to political violence in different contexts. Topics will include terrorism and violent extremism, genocide and mass atrocities, gender-based violence, and torture.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
59
Module leader
Dr Julie Norman

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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