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The course aims to provide students with an understanding of how conflict between ethno-national groups impacts on international politics. It explores the responses of the international community to intra-state conflict. Following an initial exploration of the relevant theories, the course focuses on a number of key conflicts in international politics. What explains violent conflict between ethnic groups? What role do external actors play in peace processes? Should the international community intervene to stop violent conflict? What kind of institutional frameworks do external actors promote in post-conflict states?
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Session | Second Sub Session | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of how conflict between ethno-national groups impacts on international politics. It explores the responses of the international community to intra-state conflict. Following an initial exploration of the relevant theories, the course focuses on a number of key conflicts in international politics. What explains violent conflict between ethnic groups? What role do external actors play in peace processes? Should the international community intervene to stop violent conflict? What kind of institutional frameworks do external actors promote in peace agreements? What are the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction?
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Essay / policy paper. Written feedback will be provided for continuous assessment work. This will normally be provided within three weeks of the submission date. Oral feedback on class presentations will also be provided where appropriate. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator | ||
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Online / take-home exam |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator | ||
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Online exam |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on MyAberdeen or with the Course Coordinator | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the causes of intra-state conflict and civil war. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the effectiveness of international responses to intra-state conflict and civil war. |
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