Module Code - Title:

PO4052 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS II

Year Last Offered:

2023/4

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

3

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

0

Private

7

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module will further introduce students to the study of Politics and International Relations. It will do so by comparing different regime types; by exploring the concepts of democracy, freedom and justice; and by exploring issues in international politics, such as war, terrorism, inequality and development. This module will be offered on the Evening Degree.

Syllabus:

Democracy and Democratization Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism Arguments for and against Democracy Freedom and Rights Theories of Justice War and Terrorism Inequality and Development

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Critically assess foundational issues in the study of Politics and International Relations. Present logical arguments in both verbal and written forms. Compare rival theoretical views about political concepts and issues. Explain different understandings of core political concepts. Present logical arguments in both verbal and written forms. Demonstrate proficiency in basic library skills Develop basic proficiency in planning and writing essays

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Demonstrate an appreciation of the structural differences between national and international politics

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

To facilitate different learning styles and the development of academic skills, students will be taught through lecture, class, on line exercises and written exercises. The module builds on core competences developed in Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1, to enable students to develop a basic understanding of politics and international relations so as to facilitate future study. Recent research findings are incorporated into lecture content.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Andrew Heywood (2013) Politics , Palgrave

Juliette Karboo and James Lee Ray (2011) Global Politics , Wandsworth

Jonathan Wolff (2016) An Introduction to Political Philosophy , Oxford

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

BAARTSUEA - ARTS (EVENING)

Semester - Year to be First Offered:

Module Leader:

Andrew.Shorten@ul.ie