Politics and International Relations

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1 Politics and International Relations This edition of the University of Nottingham Catalogue of Modules went to press on 7th September It was derived from information held on the database. The Catalogue is also published on the Web at Circumstances may arise which cause a module to be modified or withdrawn and the database will be updated to reflect this. Thus, if you find a discrepancy between the information printed here and that published on the Web, you should regard the latter as definitive.

2 Autumn Semester Level 1 M11001 Political Ideas in Revolution Target students thought, such as Aristotle, Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Type Exam 1 (60%) Dr DM Stevens M11003 Target students Description This module seeks to compare and contrast the decision-making structures of modern states. Topices to be covered will include: Politics, Government and the State; The Comparative Approach; Constitutions and the Legal Framework; Democratic and Authoritarian Rule; Political Culture; The Political Executive; Legislatures; Political Parties and Party Systems; Electoral Systems and Voting Behaviour; The Crisis of Democracy. Type Professor S J Fielding 1 hour 30 minute exam 1 x group presentation M11005 Understanding Global Politics Target students Joint honours and students in the Arts and Social Sciences Description This module introduced global politics through the major theoretical, historical and empirical ways of seeing international relations. Different claims, about, for example, human nature, power, war, peace, the state, society, law and politics are offered by thinkers who exercise a major influence on our contemporary understanding. These claims contribute to different approaches to politics in a global context. Breakdown of hours: tutor-led - 16 hours; student-directed - 48 hours; assessment/revision - 11 hours. Type Dr CV Pupavac 1 hour exam

3 M11012 Understanding Global Politics Credits 20 Level 1 Target students 4 year MSci in International Relations and Global Issues. Description This module introduced global politics through the major theoretical, historical and empirical ways of seeing international relations. Different claims, about, for example, human nature, power, war, peace, the state, society, law and politics are offered by thinkers who exercise a major influence on our contemporary understanding. These claims contribute to different approaches to politics in a global context. Type Exam 1 (30%) Coursework 1 (35%) Coursework 2 (35%) Dr SC Carey 1 hour exam 1 x 2000 word essay 1 x 2000 word essay M11014 Foundations for Politics Target students Suitable for Politics only students. Description This module introduces students to the intellectual and practical skills they will need for the successful study of politics. These include intellectual skills such as critical awareness of sources and developing effective arguments, as well as practical skills such as note-taking and efficient reading, using the library and searching for resources, effective interpretation and presenation of data, essay writing and presentation skills. Workshop 2 per wk. 1hr0min 1 per wk. 2hr0min The workshop will take the form of two hours per week when the convenor will be available online to discuss issues raised in the module. Type Exam 1 (20%) Coursework 1 (30%) Coursework 2 (30%) Inclass Exam 1 (5%) Inclass Exam 2 (5%) Inclass Exam 3 (5%) Inclass Exam 4 (5%) Professor PJ Cowley 1 hour multiple choice end of year exam reading journal data presentation M11151 Political Ideas in Revolution only thought, such as Aristotle, Plato, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Type Exam 1 (40%) Dr DM Stevens 1 x 500 words Literature Review M11153 Description This module seeks to compare and contrast the decision-making structures of modern states. Topices to be covered will include: Politics, Government and the State; The Comparative Approach; Constitutions and the Legal Framework; Democratic and Authoritarian Rule; Political Culture; The Political Executive; Legislatures; Political Parties and Party Systems; Electoral Systems and Voting Behaviour; The Crisis of Democracy. Type Professor S J Fielding 1 hour 30 minute exam 1x group presentation

4 M11155 Understanding Global Politics Target students Politics and European Politics Description This module introduced global politics through the major theoretical, historical and empirical ways of seeing international relations. Different claims, about, for example, human nature, power, war, peace, the state, society, law and politics are offered by thinkers who exercise a major influence on our contemporary understanding. These claims contribute to different approaches to politics in a global context. Breakdown of hours: tutor-led - 16 hours; student-directed - 48 hours; assessment/revision - 11 hours. Type Exam 1 (30%) Coursework 1 (35%) Coursework 2 (35%) Professor A Danchev 1 hour exam Level 1 Spring Semester M11002 Target students Joint honours and students from Arts & Social Sciences. thought, such as Burke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, and Marx. One lecture per week; One tutorial per fortnight. Type Exam 1 (60%) Professor C Pierson M11006 Target students Joint honours and students from Arts & Social Sciences. Description This module explores a range of contemporary issues in international relations. The underlying themes of the module are the problems of security and insecurity in the international system since the end of the Cold War. Type Dr CV Pupavac exam, 1 hour 30 mins

5 M11013 Credits 20 Level 1 Target students students on MSci in International Relations and Global Issues. Description This module explores a range of contemporary issues in international relations. The underlying themes of the module are the problems of security and insecurity in the international system since the end of the Cold War. Type Coursework 1 (30%) Professor A Bieler exam 2,000 word book essay 1 x 1,500 word essay M11110 Introduction to European Politics Target students First year students in single honours and joint honours Politics and Arts and Social Science Students. Description This module seeks to provide students with an understanding of the rationale, and key stages of European integration, as well as of the institutions of the European Union and its functioning. Topics covered will include an overview of the History of European integration, key approaches to integration, the main institutions (Council, Commission, Court of Justice, European Parliament) as well as several policy areas (foreign policy, monetary policy, enlargement). Weekly lecture and fortnightly seminar. Type Dr C Gebhard M11150 Introduction to European Politics Description This module seeks to provide students with an understanding of the rationale, and key stages of European integration, as well as of the institutions of the European Union and its functioning. Topics covered will include an overview of the History of European integration, key approaches to integration, the main institutions (Council, Commission, Court of Justice, European Parliament) as well as several policy areas (foreign policy, monetary policy, enlargement). Weekly lecture and fortnightly seminar. Type Dr C Gebhard 1 x 2000 word essay M11152 only. thought, such as Burke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, and Marx. One lecture per week; One tutorial per fortnight. Type Exam 1 (40%) Professor C Pierson 1 x 500 words Literature Review

6 M Description This module explores a range of contemporary issues in international relations. The underlying themes of the module are the problems of security and insecurity in the international system since the end of the Cold War. Type Coursework 1 (30%) Dr CV Pupavac exam, 1 hour 30 mins 1 x 500 word book review Index by Code M11001 M11002 M11003 M11005 M11006 M11012 M11013 M11014 M11110 M11150 M11151 M11152 M11153 M11155 M11156 Index by title Foundations for Politics Introduction to European Politics Introduction to European Politics Political Ideas in Revolution Political Ideas in Revolution Understanding Global Politics Understanding Global Politics Understanding Global Politics