International Politics, BA, Lecture notes of International relations

Download International Politics, BA and more Lecture notes International relations in PDF only on Docsity! Programme approval 2009/10 PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 1. Programme title and designation International Politics 2. Final award Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent Any special criteria BA International Politics 360 180 N/A 3. Nested award Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent Any special criteria N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4. Exit award Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent Any special criteria Ordinary Degree International Politics 300 150 N/a UG Diploma International Politics 240 120 n/a UG Certificate International Politics 120 60 n/a 5. Level in the qualifications framework H 6. Attendance Full-time Part-time Distance learning Mode of attendance √ √ N/A Minimum length of programme 3 years 6 years N/A Maximum length of programme 6 years 10 years N/A 7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London 8. Teaching institution King’s College London 9. Proposing department Department of Political Economy 10. Programme organiser and contact details Professor Ken Young ken.young@kcl.ac.uk 11. UCAS code (if appropriate) L240 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ professional and statutory body guidelines QAA Politics and International Relations Benchmark 13. Date of production of specification June 2010; revised June 2011; revised April 2012; revised March 2013; revised February PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 2014 14. Date of programme review 2016/17 15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme The aims of the BA in International Politics are: • to provide students with a thorough grounding in political ideas, history and institutions and the interaction between them • to equip students with an understanding of the international and comparative context of political events and processes • to provide students with a range of conceptual tools for political analysis • to provide students with an understanding to the relationship between political and economic processes, institutions and ideas 16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors) The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: • the ways in which concepts are used to illuminate issues of power, conflict and legitimacy • how political events and processes are understood in an international and comparative context • the ways in which political events and processes are subject to different and contested interpretations • how international affairs have evolved since 1945 These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Knowledge and understanding in these areas is acquired through a combination of: • lectures designed to provide students with the basis for understanding key approaches in political studies • classes, small group discussions and syndicate work • independent study focused on key essential and supplementary reading • an individual research project to be submitted for the dissertation • option modules selected to provide depth of understanding of international issues Assessment: PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional and statutory body guidelines The relevant subject benchmark statement is that for Politics and International Studies and regard has been paid to the Revised (2007) Honours statement for that discipline (QAA 162 02/07), both as regard coverage of the subject, knowledge and understanding of the subject, skills, and standards and levels of achievement. The Subject Benchmark acknowledges the broad, fluid and contested scope of the subject, while assuming a somewhat rigid distinction between ‘politics’ and ‘international relations’. This programme is designed to span that boundary by introducing students to the study of politics in its European and global settings. The starting point is that the study of politics is concerned with developing a knowledge and understanding of government and society. The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels, global, regional, national, local and sectoral. In accordance with the Subject Benchmark, this programme gives a central place to questions of political order and decision making. The programme will equip students to think critically and independently about these issues and to develop the range of skills that will support their intellectual, vocational and personal development. They will be able to gather, organise and deploy evidence, discriminate appropriately to synthesise relevant information, construct reasoned arguments and reflect on their own learning so as to be better equipped for life-long learning. 18. In the case of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic N/A PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 Programme structure Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2012 (i.e. students whose second year is 2013/14 and third year 2014/15) Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module Assessment Single honour s Joint honours Major / minor Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP107 Reading Politics 4 15 Cp Book review essays & A&P (Suspension) Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues 5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP206 Research Methods for Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy 5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P 5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non -State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP229 Political Analysis 5 15 Cp Essay, Examination Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (30 5 15 O Varies PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 45 Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulations A3? Yes Are there any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? No Other relevant information to explain the programme structure The programme builds upon the recently-approved Foundation Degree in International Studies, for which it provides the third year progression opportunity that allows Foundation Degree students to gain an honours BA. The structure of the degree therefore builds upon that programme while at the same time providing a free-standing three year undergraduate programme. The principal difference at the second year is that former Foundation Degree students will have undertaken a work placement and a short dissertation, while those who enter the BA directly at year 1 will enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research. PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2013 (i.e. students whose second year is 2014/15 and third year 2015/16) Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module Assessment Single honour s Joint honours Major / minor Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP107 Reading Politics 4 15 Cp Book review essays & A&P Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues 5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P 5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State 5 15 O written examination 5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP206 Research Methods for Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy 5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P 5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP210 Stability and Change in Post- Colonial Nations 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non -State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP226 Globalisation & International Trade 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP227 Game Theory and Strategic Decision-making 5 15 O Examination, A&P 5SSPP230 European Union: Power, Politics and Economics 5 15 O Coursework, written examination Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (30 credits) 5 15 O Varies Varies Modern Foreign Language 5 15 O Oral and written examination PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 The programme builds upon the recently-approved Foundation Degree in International Studies, for which it provides the third year progression opportunity that allows Foundation Degree students to gain an honours BA. The structure of the degree therefore builds upon that programme while at the same time providing a free-standing three year undergraduate programme. The principal difference at the second year is that former Foundation Degree students will have undertaken a work placement and a short dissertation, while those who enter the BA directly at year 1 will enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research. PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 (i.e. students whose second year is 2015/16 and third year 2016/17) AND ONWARDS Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level Credit value Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module Assessment Single honour s Joint honours Major / minor Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination 4SSPP108 Research Methods in Politics 4 15 Cp Coursework Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues 5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P 5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State 5 15 O written examination 5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy 5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P 5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP210 Stability and Change in Post- Colonial Nations 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non -State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP226 Globalisation & International Trade 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP227 Game Theory and Strategic Decision-making 5 15 O Examination, A&P 5SSPP229 Political Analysis 5 15 Cp Written examination, coursework 5SSPP230 European Union: Power, Politics and Economics 5 15 O Examination, coursework Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (30 credits) 5 15 O Varies Varies Modern Foreign Language 5 15 O Oral and written examination Third year PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research. PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014 Programme approval 2009/10 20. Marking criteria The College’s generic criteria for assessment of undergraduate work apply to the assessment of this Programme. 21. Will this Programme Board of Examiners report to an existing Board, and if so, which one? If a new programme Board of Examiners is to be set up, please note name of the Board here. A new Politics Board of Examiners has been established for this and related programmes. 22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and, if known, note who the nominated External Examiners may be Professor Richard Grayson (Goldsmiths) and Professor David Howarth (University of Edinburgh) are the current external examiners. 24. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements All sessions are taught in Strand or Waterloo main buildings, which are accessible to students with disabilities. Teaching staff are located in a building which is also accessible to students with mobility problems. Mobility issues will be taken into account in arranging student placements. Apart from the College’s Disability Support Team, academic staff provide more general pastoral care to students with disabilities. All students will have one member of the Department’s academic staff as their Personal Tutor. It is the department’s practice to post all lecture material and required reading on WebCT (Blackboard) and lecture handouts are provided in advance to students with disabilities who request this. Staff liaise with the School’s disability advisor, on any issue affecting a disabled student and all students have access to Student Welfare Services. PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013 PAF finalised for 2014/15: October 2014