War, Terror, Violence & Int Law (907M3)
War, Terror, Violence and International Law
Module 907M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module looks at the contemporary problems of war and terrorism within a historical, political and global context. Drawing upon approaches from international law, political and critical theory and international relations, the module examines law's various attempts to define what constitutes 'legitimate violence'. In this respect we will look at some of the dominant legal, moral and political arguments behind the justification and condemnation of acts of war, terror and public violence. We will look at the law's criminalisation of non-state violence, the use of new theological arguments to justify 'humanitarian wars', the relationship between violence and international security and the ethics of violence.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of war and terror within the fields of international law and international relations.
Describe and critically analyse the various meanings of the concepts of war, violence and terror.
Critically analyse the existence and functioning of war, violence and terror in relation to international law and international relations.
Demonstrate knowledge of the substance and application of relevant areas of international law.
Reflect critically upon the meanings, purposes and ideologies of the use of violence within and international law and international relations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Wed 16:00 | 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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
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Prof Tarik Kochi
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