College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Strategic Theory and Contemporary International Conflict
Module POL1027 for 2019/0
Module POL1027 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL1027: Strategic Theory and Contemporary International Conflict
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics although precise content and order may vary from year to year:
- Rational choice and game theory
- Theories of power and security
- The history of strategic thought
- Forms and means of military action
- Types of conflict and violence
- Strategies for non-violence or deterrence
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 123.5 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 16.5 | 11 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 10 | 10 x 1 hour tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | tutorial preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 83.5 | assessment preparation and completion |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Other Learning Resources
Other materials and resources will be identified by the module convener in lectures and via ELE and by tutors in tutorials.
