Palestine and the International (019IRA)
Palestine and the International
Module 019IRA
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Understand decolonial approaches within IR and varied theoretical frameworks that allow them to study global politics from different vantage points
Demonstrate an overview of contemporary perspectives and key debates about global systems of power and violence and the colonial formations of the international order
Be cognizant of the role of non-state actors and movements in global politics and their attempts to transform the global order and the colonial formations that structure relations between the Global North and Global South
Demonstrate a knowledge of the questions and challenges that have been raised by internationalisms and global solidarity movements to the liberal world order
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 6 | 66.67% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 33.33% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Linda Tabar
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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