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School of Global Studies

Classical Thinkers and Current Events (L2014N)

Classical Thinkers and Current Events

Module L2014N

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module learning outcomes

Develop an overview of the theoretical foundations of the IR discipline

Acquire an understanding of the intellectual problems associated with the analysis and interpretation of primary texts

Engage with the problems of evaluating the contemporary relevance of historical texts

Develop further the intellectual, practical and transferable skills encouraged by the mode of teaching

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT2 Week 11 100.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterClass1 hour10100000000
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Faiz Sheikh

Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit

Assess convenor
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