The Emerging World (Dis)Order

This subject is not offered in 2012.

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Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level

166-444 The Emerging World (Dis)Order

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This subject provides students with an opportunity to think about some of the major issues in contemporary international politics. An underlying theme is the extent to which contemporary international politics can be seen in terms of the emergence of a new pattern of order or not. This theme is approached through an examination of state-based and cosmopolitan approaches in contemporary international politics, with reference to issues such as the role of the US and the major powers, the role of Islam, the UN and regional organisations, international justice and democracy, and global inequality. International disorder is approached through a study of issues such as the role of nuclear weapons, Third World conflicts and terrorism. Students who complete this subject should have an understanding of a range of issues or themes in contemporary international politics. have written an in-depth analysis of at least one of those themes or issues. and be able to reflect more broadly on the range of themes and issues which have been raised.

• have an understanding of some of the major themes in post-Cold War international politics.
• have an understanding of a range of issues illustrating those themes.
• have written an in-depth analysis of at least one of those themes or issues.
• be able to reflect more broadly on the range of themes and issues which have been raised.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry.
• be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic.
• be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.

This subject will not be offered in 2012