The Russo-Ukrainian War

Code

POLI3135

School

Politics and International Relations

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module explores the causes and consequences of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It will examine the history of Ukraine’s relationship with Russia, the Russian decision to go to war, the unfolding of the conflict and its international implications. We will consider how the war might end, and whether any peace can be lasting.
 

Target Students

Available to Final Year UG students in the School of Politics and International Relations on single and joint honours plans. Also available to Final Year UG students on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics plan, and incoming exchange students based in the School of Politics and International Relations.

Classes

This module will be delivered by a combination of lectures and seminars

Assessment

• 50% Coursework 1: 2000 word policy paper
• 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): In person Exam

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Ability to apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of international relations to a particular case.
An understanding of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of the Russo-Ukrainian relationship.
 

Intellectual

Critical thinking and the ability to analyse texts critically.
Seeing subjects and events from different points of view.
 

Professional and practical

The ability to construct reasoned argument and synthesise relevant information.
The capacity to gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of secondary and primary sources
 

Transferable

Writing for non-academic audiences; professional writing skills.
Time-management.

Conveners

• Professor Bettina Renz
• Dr Matthew Rendall