Approaches to Global Politics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHIR1010 | Politics and International Relations | 1 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- PHIR1010
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
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.
Target Students
PHIR BA in IR students Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: 1000 words class presentation
- 20% Coursework 2: 1000 words literature review
- 60% Coursework 3: 2500 words essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
By the end of the module you will:Be able to appreciate the nature and complexity of global politicsHave a grasp of the theoretical underpinnings of the major approaches to global politicsHave a good working knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the major approaches to global politicsBe familiar with the core concepts and controversies in analysing global politicsLearning Outcomes
i) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of foundations of the definition and explanations of global politics
ii) Intellectual skills: ability to critically read primary and secondary material and use it effectively and appropriately in essays and in examinations
iii) Professional/Practical skills: ability to give oral presentations and to contribute to discussions and debates in tutorial groups
iv) Transferable & Key skills: ability to critically read primary and secondary material and use it selectively in essays and in examinations
Conveners
- Dr Khairil Izamin Ahmad