BA International Relations and Modern History (LV2C)

Course Code UNU1LV2C301
Duration 3 Years
Attendance Full Time
Award Degree of Bachelor of Arts

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Overview

Why study International Relations and Modern History at University?

Looking at the contemporary world, two things are apparent. The first is that our world is increasingly one shaped, not by domestic politics, but by international politics and by the global connections between nations. The second is that the current state of our world and our societies is the product not of the moment, but of events and processes that have occurred over time. Studying International Relations and Modern History enables you to make sense of the new global order.

Why study International Relations and Modern History at UEA?

This is a new degree programme designed by academics in the Schools of History and Political, Social and International Studies at UEA. These two Schools which are known for the quality of their teaching and research have devised a programme in which you are able to trace both trends in, and theories of, international relations, while setting them in the context of modern history.

Your first year will consist of such units as Introduction to Modern History, Introduction to International Relations, Themes in Modern History, and Introduction to Contemporary Politics. These will provide the foundation to your degree.

In your second year you take International Politics since 1945 and choose from a range of options which may include: The Rise and Fall of British Power, The British Empire 1857-1956, Germany: From Nazism to New Nation, Politics in the USA. And in your final year, as well as selecting from units in history and politics and international relations, you write a dissertation which enables you to bring together the various aspects of your studies.

Studying at UEA is built around the idea of flexibility and student choice, and around an emphasis on teaching led by research. The degree in International Relations and Modern History is part of this tradition.

Course Organiser

Dr Sanna Inthorn

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Entry Requirements

A Level ABB including B in History
International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 in Higher Level History
Scottish Advanced Highers ABB
Irish Leaving Certificate AABBBB
Access Course Please contact the University for further information
HND Please contact the University for further information
European Baccalaureate 77%

Students for whom English is a foreign language

If English is not your first language you must have a recognised English Language qualification: Minimum IELTS 6.5 with a 6 in reading and writing, or TOEFL 585 (238 CBT / 93 IBT).

Minimum Grade C in UCLES Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Interviews

The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year.

Deferred Entry
We welcome applications for deferred entry, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Special Entry Requirements

As part of the A level entry requirements, you should have at least a grade B in A level History. We are unable to accept A level General Studies as part of our entry requirements for the School of Political, Social and International Studies.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact university directly for further information.

GCSE Offer

Students are required have Mathematics and English at Grade C or above at GCSE Level.

Assessment

For the majority of candidates the most important factors in assessing the application will be past and future achievement in examinations, academic interest in the subject being applied for, personal interest and extra-curricular activities and the confidential reference. We consider applicants as individuals and accept students from a very wide range of educational backgrounds and spend time considering your application in order to reach an informed decision relating to your application. Typical offers are indicated above. Please note, there may be additional subject entry requirements specific to individual degree courses.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Year 1

Compulsory Study (100 credits)

Students will select 100 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Global Politics 1 This module introduces students to the study of global politics. It outlines the architecture, actors and history of the international system. It introduces students to the core theoretical approaches to understanding the dynamics of global politics, such as Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and Critical Perspectives. It also introduces a number of core concepts for making sense of global politics, including sovereignty, the balance of power, international law, security and globalization. more...	PSI-1A11	20	Semester 1
Global Politics 2 This module focuses on particular controversies and debates within contemporary global politics. It can be taken as a stand-alone module, and it also builds upon the conceptual frameworks of Global Politics I. It takes in debates related to security and power, such as US decline, the rise of China, and nuclear proliferation. It looks at transnational problems such as global governance, the global environment and global poverty. It engages with ethical debates and controversies surrounding the transformation of the international system, such as the future of the EU, humanitarian intervention, democratization and the transformation of the state and political community. more...	PSI-1A10	20	Semester 2
Introduction to Contemporary Politics This module introduces students to some of the key contemporary debates and issues in the disciplines of Politics and International Relations. The central theme of the module is liberal democracy, its nature, scope and potential strengths and weaknesses. We consider forces which have had an impact upon western liberal democracy ' such as globalisation and the media ' and examine case studies which illustrate the success and failure of liberal democracy in practice. The case studies change from year to year, but currently include Weimar Germany, Northern Ireland, Britain and the Middle East. more...	PSI-1A02	20	Semester 2
Introduction to Modern History This module provides a wide-ranging introduction to the political, social and economic transformation of Britain and Europe from the early nineteenth century to the First World War. Among the themes it considers are industrialisation and its impact; revolution and reform; nationalism and imperialism; gender and society; great power relations; the impact of war and the collapse of the old Europe in 1917-18. more...	HIS-1A19	20	Semester 1
Social and Political Theory This module introduces students to the fundamentals of modern social and political thought by means of in-depth study of key texts by leading thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth century. An emphasis is placed on classical social theory and liberal political theory as well as more recent departures from those traditions. Students will have an opportunity to read and discuss major works of social theory by Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Pierre Bourdieu, and of political theory by J. S. Mill, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and Iris Marion Young. more...	PSI-1A01	20	Semester 1

Option A Study (20 credits)

Students will select 20 credits from the following module(s).

Name

Code

Credits

Period

History and the Environment

This module is designed to provide a wide-ranging introduction to environmental and landscape history both for first year history students and those from other schools. It will examine the historical dimensions of a number of contemporary issues, such as conservation, pollution and globalization and it will also introduce students to the sources for landscape and environmental history. The module is taught by weekly lectures and by field trips to a variety of landscapes in the region. more...

HIS-1A24

Semester 2

The Holocaust in History

In the last twenty years there has been a sustained and remarkable growth of historical and public interest in the `Holocaust'. The proliferation of academic work on all aspects of the history of the Holocaust, accompanied more recently by a burgeoning scholarship on genocide in general, has been matched by an enormous output of `private' and `public' history, from memoirs and recollections by `survivors' to films and documentaries, websites of all kinds and the official commemoration of the Holocaust in museums, exhibitions and days of remembrance. The Holocaust has thus been transformed from a specialised branch field of historical enquiry into a contemporary cultural phenomenon. This module encourages you to reflect critically on this phenomenon by setting the history of the Holocaust into its wider context. This will involve study of: the history of the persecution of the Jews since the Middle Ages; the changing nature of antisemitism in Europe over the centuries; the emergence of a racial-political antisemitism at the end of the 19th century; the impact of the First World War on attitudes to minorities and on the propensity for more violent assertions of nationhood; Nazi practices of isolation, Aryanisation, deportation and ghettoisation; the German war of racial annihilation in the East and the implementation of the `Final Solution'; the experience, motivations and psychology of the `ordinary' perpetrator; the testimony of those who survived the Holocaust; the relationship of the Holocaust to other genocides; the challenges of representing and teaching the Holocaust. The module will therefore enable you to reflect more widely on what history is, how we do it, and why we do it; on the methods one can use, the questions one can ask, the variety of sources one can tackle and why history matters. more...

HIS-1A26

Semester 2

You may also pick any of the modules that begin with:

LCSU

Intermediate Greek I An intermediate course in Greek for those students who have taken Beginners' Greek I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. more...	LCSU2OG1	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Russian II A continuation of the intermediate course in Russian (LCSU2OR1). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OR2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Chinese I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Chinese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Chinese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OC1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Chinese II A continuation of the beginners' course in Chinese (LCSU1OC1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OC2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Italian II A continuation of the beginners' course in Italian (LCSU1OI1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OI2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1H11	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Greek II A continuation of the beginners' course in Greek (LCSU1OG1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OG2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Greek I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Greek. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Greek is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OG1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' French I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F11	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level German Language 1/i A basic module in post A-Level German (also open for students with AS-Level grade A) consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading and discussion of newspaper articles. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German': "International trade fairs in Germany", depending on student interest and enrolment.) This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1G21	20	Semester 1
Post A Level Spanish Language 2/I This semester-long Spanish language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours Spanish students as well as being an option for any student who has done Post-A-Level Spanish Language I. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Spain and Latin America. (Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2H21	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level German Language 1/II A continuation of post A-Level German I consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading of texts and discussion of relevant topics. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German', depending on student interest and enrolment.) Not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1G22	20	Semester 2
Beginners' German I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of German. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where German is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1G11	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Spanish I An intermediate course in Spanish for those students who have taken Beginners' Spanish I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. more...	LCSU2H11	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Italian I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Italian. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Italian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OI1	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Spanish II A continuation of the intermediate course in Spanish (LCSU2H11). Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. more...	LCSU2H12	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This is a repeat of module LCSU1H11 for those who wish to start their course in the Spring. This module is not available to LCS students. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1H14	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level French Language 1/i A Post A-Level module designed to develop overall competence, with emphasis on grammatical accuracy and on the promotion of autonomous learning and transferable skills. Consisting of a lecture, one hour oral, and two hours of 'travaux diriges' in small groups for which extra slots are available. Not available to French native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1F21	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level French Language 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1F21. more...	LCSU1F22	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level Spanish 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1H21. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1H22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate French I This is an intermediate course in French and is intended for students who have enough pre-A-Level experience of French and wish to develop their knowledge to a standard comparable to A-Level. The module is made up of three elements, each taught for one hour per week: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Grammar. While the emphasis is on comprehension, the speaking and writing of French are also included. The module is not available to students with AS or A-Level French. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2F95	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Japanese I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OJ1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Russian II A continuation of the beginners' course in Russian (LCSU1OR1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OR2	20	Semester 2
Intermediate French II A continuation of LCSU2F95. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2F96	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level French Language 2/I This French Honours language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours French students. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and learning skills in preparation for the Year Abroad. Activities focus on promoting self-direction in language learning, and draw on a variety of resources, including electronic resources, for in-class, self-access and group project work (oral, aural, written). Seminars are taught in French. (Alternative groups will be available for seminars.) more...	LCSU2F01	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Greek II A continuation of the intermediate course in Greek (LCSU2OG1). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OG2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Russian I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Russian. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Russian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OR1	20	Semester 1
Post A Level Spanish Language 2/ii This semester-long module is compulsory for all second-year Spanish Honours students as well as being an option for any student who has done Post A-Level Spanish language 2/I (or equivalent). Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Spain and Latin America. For one of the three weekly contact hours, students will be able to choose either Translation or Business as an option. (Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2H22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate Russian I An intermediate course in Russian for those students who have taken Beginners' Russian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OR1	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level Japanese Language 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1J21. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1J22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate German I An intermediate course in German for those students who have taken Beginners' German I and II or who have a GCSE or an AS level grade D (or below) in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module consists of three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2G97	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level Japanese Language 1/i A course in Japanese for students with Japanese A-level, having passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4, or holding any other equivalent qualification. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and language learning skills in preparation for the year abroad. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop understanding of the diversity in Japanese society. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar and vocabulary in meaningful contexts, whilst also developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module can be taken in any year. This module is not available to native speaker or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1J21	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Arabic Ii/improvers This is the second part of a beginners' course in Arabic following on from Beginners' Arabic I (LCSU1OA1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. Alternative slots may be available, depending on student numbers. more...	LCSU1OA2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' German II A continuation of the beginners' course in German (LCSU1G11). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. This module has two or three contact hours per week (dependent on enrolments) more...	LCSU1G12	20	Semester 2
Introduction to British Sign Language II A continuation of 'Introduction to British Sign Language I' (LCSU1OB1 or LCSU1OB4). Teaching and learning strategies continue with the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. It is designed to provide students a follow-on in their understanding awareness of life, culture and use of equipment in the Deaf World. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and two in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY) . more...	LCSU1OB2	20	Semester 2
Modern Japanese Language Honours 2/ii This semester-long module is compulsory for all second-year Japanese Honours students. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Japan. more...	LCSU2J02	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Japanese II A continuation of the beginners' course in Japanese (LCSU1OJ1 or LCSU1OJ4). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OJ2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' French I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F14	20	Semester 2
Beginners' French II A continuation of the beginners' course in French (LCSU1F11 or LCSU1F14). Can be taken in any year, but not by final-year LCS students. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F12	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Arabic I This is the first part of a beginners' course in Arabic assuming no prior knowledge of the language. The module aims to develop the ability to use Arabic effectively in everyday practical situations with speakers of Arabic both in the UK and overseas. Cannot be taken by final-year LLT students. Alternative and additional slots may be available, depending on enrolment. more...	LCSU1OA1	20	Semester 1
Introduction to British Sign Language I A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and three in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm (B2B3E4), 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm (C5C6C7) and/or 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY/) or Wednesdays, 14.20 pm - 16.50 pm (E6E7E8), subject to student enrolment/timetables. more...	LCSU1OB1	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level French Language 2/ii This module is the continuation of the Post A-Level French Language 2/I module (LCSU2F01) and is compulsory for all second year French Honours students. There is a core element to this module which takes up the objectives of LCSU2F01 in a translation hour (D2 or E3) and a year abroad preparation oral class. There are three additional strands. Each student will take one of these strands: i) Introduction to Interpreting (obligatory for Q9R8 students) (A3B4), ii) French Law and Society (C3D4) or, iii) French for Business (obligatory for R9N2 students) (A7*A8). Non-Q9R8 and non-R9N2 students will be asked to state a preference in the Autumn semester. more...	LCSU2F02	20	Semester 2
Intermediate German II A continuation of the intermediate course in German (LCSU2G97). Open to students with an AS Level grade B or below. more...	LCSU2G98	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish II A continuation of the beginners' course in Spanish (LCSU1H11 or LCSU1H14). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1H12	20	Semester 2
Modern Japanese Language Honours 2/I This semester-long Japanese language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours Japanese students. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Japan. more...	LCSU2J01	20	Semester 1
Introduction to British Sign Language I (Spring Start) A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and three in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm (B2B3E4), 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm (C5C6C7) and/or 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY/Wed 14.20 - 16.50), subject to student enrolment/timetables. more...	LCSU1OB4	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level Spanish 1/i A course in Spanish for students with Spanish A-Level, Intermediate Spanish (LCSU2H11 and 12), or any other equivalent qualification. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and learning skills in preparation for the year abroad. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) Orals are arranged separately. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1H21	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Japanese I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OJ4	20	Semester 2

Year 2

Compulsory Study (20 credits)

Students will select 20 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
International Relations Theory This module will give students an essential grounding in International Relations theory, that is, the different ways we understand and predict international politics. The module is structured around the positivist/post-positivist divide and starts with classical realism and neo-realism, and liberalism and neo-liberalism. It then explores constructivism before turning to more critical theories like post-colonialism, feminism and gender studies, and Marxism. By the end of the module you will design your own IR theory. The module will be taught predominantly using letures and seminars but will make use, where appropriate, of film and documentaries in order to explore different theoretical schools, both thermatically and empirically. more...	PSI-2A47	20	Semester 1

Option A Study (60 credits)

Students will select 60 credits from the following module(s).

Name

Code

Credits

Period

America and Vietnam

This module examines the involvement of the United States in Vietnam, from the Second World War to the Paris Peace Accords of 1973. Focusing on the main period of US entanglement, 1963-1973, it uses documents, historical studies, film, and literary texts to illuminate the American experience in Vietnam and its domestic repercussions. more...

AMSA2H01

Semester 1

Contemporary US Foreign Policy and International Affairs

The aim of this module is to introduce students to issues in recent American foreign policy for the most part since the end of the Cold War, though with some reference where appropriate to earlier periods and events. We also examine institutional and political processes in policy-making. The module draws on the disciplines of history, political science and international relations to develop historical awareness along with an understanding of the workings of American political institutions in their international context. more...

AMSA2H41

Semester 1

Imperial Russian and Soviet History, 1861-1945

This module examines some of the main themes in Russian history between the Emancipation of the Serfs and the outbreak of the Second World War. We will look at the nature of industrialisation and the peasant economy, the autocracy and its fall in 1917, the revolutionary movement and the nationalities question. We will then examine how the Revolution of 1917 changed the state and the ways in which the Communists attempted to change society before 1929. We conclude by examining the country during the era of the five year plans and the impact of the Stalinist system on the Soviet Union before the outbreak of world war. more...

HISH2D89

Semester 1

Modern Germany, 1914-1990

The history of few countries is as dramatic as that of modern Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries. This module will focus on themes such as: the making and re-making of the German nation; the political consequences of Germany's transformation into an industrial superpower; Germany's role in the origins of the war in 1914; the problems confronting Weimar democracy; the relationship of the German people to Hitler's regime; the rise and decline of the Nazi empire in Europe; and the impact of Nazism on the German nation since 1945. more...

HISH2D53

Semester 1

Modern Italy, 1860-1945

This module studies the social, political and economic history of Italy from its unification in 1860 until the end of the Second World War. It will begin by looking at the process of unification, the difficulties encountered in governing the new nation-state and the problems of uneven social and economic modernisation. The module then focuses on the First World War and the rise of Fascism after 1918, before assessing the nature of Mussolini's regime and the reasons for its downfall. more...

HISH2E08

Semester 2

Napoleon to Stalin: the Struggle for Mastery in Europe

This module deals with the rivalries of the Great Powers from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the onset of the Cold War. We shall be examining topics such as the Vienna system; the Crimean War; Italian and German unification, the origins of the First and Second World Wars and the start of the Cold War. more...

HISH2D02

Semester 2

Study Abroad Module

The School of PSI has various arrangements with overseas Universities where it is possible to spend a semester studying abroad. For more information on this please contact Dr Marina Prentoulis (International exchanges), Dr V Koutrakou (ERASMUS exchanges) - or the Study Abroad Office. Assessment types may vary, depending on university abroad. more...

PSI-2A18

Semester 2

The British Empire, 1857-1956

This module surveys the history of the British Empire from the mid-nineteenth century to the Suez Crisis, seeking to explain the Empire's growth and the early stages of its contraction. It examines the nature and impact of British colonial rule, at the political, economic and social/cultural levels, addressing the development of the 'settler' colonies/Dominions, the special significance of India and the implications of the 'New Imperialism'. Problems to be considered include theories of 'development' and 'collaboration', the growth of resistance and nationalism, and Britain's responses to these, and the impacts of the two World Wars and the Cold War on Britain's Imperial system. more...

HISH2B74

Semester 2

The Cold War and American Culture

This module explores the way in which American society and culture was shaped during the years of the Cold War, the tense standoff between the two 'superpowers' between the end of World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The work includes consideration of the key events, issues, and concepts in the history of the Cold War, from the division of Europe and the Marshall Plan, the emergence of the Truman Doctrine, the impact of the Chinese Revolution, through the Cuban missile crisis, the period of detente in the 1970s and the chilling of US-Soviet relations during the 'second Cold War' of the early 1980s. Particular attention is given to the impact of those events in the USA, upon the ways in which Cold War anxieties were represented ' and, also, the ways in which anxieties about American society became meshed in the Cold War. Discussion will range across issues from the bomb and the space race to the family, gender, and race. Throughout, particular use will be made of visual sources and film. more...

AMSA2H44

Semester 2

The Rise and Fall of British Power

This module examines Britain's expansion and decline as a great power, from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the 1950s. It considers the foundations of British power, the emergence of rivals, Britain's relationship with the European powers and the USA, and the impact of two World Wars and Cold War. It investigates the reasons for Britain's changing fortunes, as it moved from guarding the balance of power to losing its empire. more...

HISH2B57

Semester 1

Twentieth-Century Britain, 1914 to the Present

This module offers an in-depth history of Britain from the Great War to the present day, both through the study of political life and also by assessing the impact of economic, social and cultural change. There are opportunities to re-evaluate issues such as the impact of war on society, `landmark' General Elections such as those of 1945 and 1979, the rise of consumer society, post-colonialism, the sexual revolution, the politics of immigration, unrest in Northern Ireland, as well as Britain's changing role in the world. more...

HISH2G01

Semester 1

Victorian Britain

This module will examine the leading themes in British history during Victoria's reign (1837-1901). It will include political, social, economic, religious, urban, gender and intellectual topics. more...

HISH2B73

Semester 1

War and Peace Since 1945

This module analyses the use and non-use of force in inter-state relations. It first asks why wars occur between states and examines the political, legal and ethical constraints on military action. We then consider peaceful alternatives and civil society. The themes include: the causes of wars; the history of warfare; the Cold War; nuclear strategy and arms control; the laws of war; peace theories; UN peacekeeping; disarmament, and non-violent resistance more...

HISH2G02

Semester 2

You may also pick any of the modules that begin with:

LCSU

Intermediate Greek I An intermediate course in Greek for those students who have taken Beginners' Greek I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. more...	LCSU2OG1	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Russian II A continuation of the intermediate course in Russian (LCSU2OR1). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OR2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Chinese I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Chinese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Chinese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OC1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Chinese II A continuation of the beginners' course in Chinese (LCSU1OC1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OC2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Italian II A continuation of the beginners' course in Italian (LCSU1OI1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OI2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1H11	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Greek II A continuation of the beginners' course in Greek (LCSU1OG1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OG2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Greek I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Greek. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Greek is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OG1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' French I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F11	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level German Language 1/i A basic module in post A-Level German (also open for students with AS-Level grade A) consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading and discussion of newspaper articles. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German': "International trade fairs in Germany", depending on student interest and enrolment.) This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1G21	20	Semester 1
Post A Level Spanish Language 2/I This semester-long Spanish language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours Spanish students as well as being an option for any student who has done Post-A-Level Spanish Language I. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Spain and Latin America. (Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2H21	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level German Language 1/II A continuation of post A-Level German I consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading of texts and discussion of relevant topics. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German', depending on student interest and enrolment.) Not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1G22	20	Semester 2
Beginners' German I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of German. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where German is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1G11	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Spanish I An intermediate course in Spanish for those students who have taken Beginners' Spanish I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. more...	LCSU2H11	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Italian I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Italian. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Italian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OI1	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Spanish II A continuation of the intermediate course in Spanish (LCSU2H11). Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. more...	LCSU2H12	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This is a repeat of module LCSU1H11 for those who wish to start their course in the Spring. This module is not available to LCS students. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1H14	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level French Language 1/i A Post A-Level module designed to develop overall competence, with emphasis on grammatical accuracy and on the promotion of autonomous learning and transferable skills. Consisting of a lecture, one hour oral, and two hours of 'travaux diriges' in small groups for which extra slots are available. Not available to French native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1F21	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level French Language 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1F21. more...	LCSU1F22	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level Spanish 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1H21. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1H22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate French I This is an intermediate course in French and is intended for students who have enough pre-A-Level experience of French and wish to develop their knowledge to a standard comparable to A-Level. The module is made up of three elements, each taught for one hour per week: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Grammar. While the emphasis is on comprehension, the speaking and writing of French are also included. The module is not available to students with AS or A-Level French. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2F95	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Japanese I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OJ1	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Russian II A continuation of the beginners' course in Russian (LCSU1OR1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OR2	20	Semester 2
Intermediate French II A continuation of LCSU2F95. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2F96	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level French Language 2/I This French Honours language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours French students. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and learning skills in preparation for the Year Abroad. Activities focus on promoting self-direction in language learning, and draw on a variety of resources, including electronic resources, for in-class, self-access and group project work (oral, aural, written). Seminars are taught in French. (Alternative groups will be available for seminars.) more...	LCSU2F01	20	Semester 1
Intermediate Greek II A continuation of the intermediate course in Greek (LCSU2OG1). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OG2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Russian I This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Russian. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Russian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OR1	20	Semester 1
Post A Level Spanish Language 2/ii This semester-long module is compulsory for all second-year Spanish Honours students as well as being an option for any student who has done Post A-Level Spanish language 2/I (or equivalent). Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Spain and Latin America. For one of the three weekly contact hours, students will be able to choose either Translation or Business as an option. (Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers.) more...	LCSU2H22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate Russian I An intermediate course in Russian for those students who have taken Beginners' Russian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2OR1	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level Japanese Language 1/II A continuation of module LCSU1J21. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1J22	20	Semester 2
Intermediate German I An intermediate course in German for those students who have taken Beginners' German I and II or who have a GCSE or an AS level grade D (or below) in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module consists of three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU2G97	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level Japanese Language 1/i A course in Japanese for students with Japanese A-level, having passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4, or holding any other equivalent qualification. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and language learning skills in preparation for the year abroad. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop understanding of the diversity in Japanese society. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar and vocabulary in meaningful contexts, whilst also developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module can be taken in any year. This module is not available to native speaker or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1J21	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Arabic Ii/improvers This is the second part of a beginners' course in Arabic following on from Beginners' Arabic I (LCSU1OA1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. Alternative slots may be available, depending on student numbers. more...	LCSU1OA2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' German II A continuation of the beginners' course in German (LCSU1G11). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. This module has two or three contact hours per week (dependent on enrolments) more...	LCSU1G12	20	Semester 2
Introduction to British Sign Language II A continuation of 'Introduction to British Sign Language I' (LCSU1OB1 or LCSU1OB4). Teaching and learning strategies continue with the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. It is designed to provide students a follow-on in their understanding awareness of life, culture and use of equipment in the Deaf World. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and two in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY) . more...	LCSU1OB2	20	Semester 2
Modern Japanese Language Honours 2/ii This semester-long module is compulsory for all second-year Japanese Honours students. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Japan. more...	LCSU2J02	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Japanese II A continuation of the beginners' course in Japanese (LCSU1OJ1 or LCSU1OJ4). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1OJ2	20	Semester 2
Beginners' French I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F14	20	Semester 2
Beginners' French II A continuation of the beginners' course in French (LCSU1F11 or LCSU1F14). Can be taken in any year, but not by final-year LCS students. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers). This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1F12	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Arabic I This is the first part of a beginners' course in Arabic assuming no prior knowledge of the language. The module aims to develop the ability to use Arabic effectively in everyday practical situations with speakers of Arabic both in the UK and overseas. Cannot be taken by final-year LLT students. Alternative and additional slots may be available, depending on enrolment. more...	LCSU1OA1	20	Semester 1
Introduction to British Sign Language I A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and three in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm (B2B3E4), 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm (C5C6C7) and/or 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY/) or Wednesdays, 14.20 pm - 16.50 pm (E6E7E8), subject to student enrolment/timetables. more...	LCSU1OB1	20	Semester 1
Post A-Level French Language 2/ii This module is the continuation of the Post A-Level French Language 2/I module (LCSU2F01) and is compulsory for all second year French Honours students. There is a core element to this module which takes up the objectives of LCSU2F01 in a translation hour (D2 or E3) and a year abroad preparation oral class. There are three additional strands. Each student will take one of these strands: i) Introduction to Interpreting (obligatory for Q9R8 students) (A3B4), ii) French Law and Society (C3D4) or, iii) French for Business (obligatory for R9N2 students) (A7*A8). Non-Q9R8 and non-R9N2 students will be asked to state a preference in the Autumn semester. more...	LCSU2F02	20	Semester 2
Intermediate German II A continuation of the intermediate course in German (LCSU2G97). Open to students with an AS Level grade B or below. more...	LCSU2G98	20	Semester 2
Beginners' Spanish II A continuation of the beginners' course in Spanish (LCSU1H11 or LCSU1H14). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. more...	LCSU1H12	20	Semester 2
Modern Japanese Language Honours 2/I This semester-long Japanese language module is compulsory for all second-year Single Honours Japanese students. Its aim is to build up language proficiency and cultural awareness of Japan. more...	LCSU2J01	20	Semester 1
Introduction to British Sign Language I (Spring Start) A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and three in-class assessments. The module can be taken in any year. Alternative groups may be available depending on student numbers. Students will have to attend one of the groups which will be taught on Mondays, 10.00 am - 12.30 pm (B2B3E4), 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm (C5C6C7) and/or 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm ( A910EY/Wed 14.20 - 16.50), subject to student enrolment/timetables. more...	LCSU1OB4	20	Semester 2
Post A-Level Spanish 1/i A course in Spanish for students with Spanish A-Level, Intermediate Spanish (LCSU2H11 and 12), or any other equivalent qualification. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It is designed to build up linguistic proficiency, cultural knowledge and learning skills in preparation for the year abroad. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) Orals are arranged separately. This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. more...	LCSU1H21	20	Semester 1
Beginners' Japanese I (Spring Start) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. more...	LCSU1OJ4	20	Semester 2

Option B Study (40 credits)

Students will select 40 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Building Blocks of Political Science The aim of this module is to introduce students to the key theoretical issues and debates that underpin the discipline of political science so that students understand the main methodological and ideological approaches to political science. It will also be of relevance to international relations students. The module will provide important foundations for the remainder of the politics major degree. It will be one of two compulsory modules for single honours Politics students. The first half of the module will focus on meta-theoretical concerns such as how to compare political phenomena and systems, ideas and material explanation, structure and agency, epistemology and ontology. The second part of the module will be concerned with the way in which these issues inform empirical political analysis. It covers the key empirical debates in political science about power, representation, accountability and policy making in the western democracies. more...	PSI-2A48	20	Semester 2
Democratic Theory This module considers how the concept of democracy has changed since it originated in ancient Greece and looks at the critiques of democracy advanced by its opponents. The ideas and values underpinning democracy will be examined. The first part of the module focuses on texts by the major democratic thinkers including Locke, Rousseau and Mill. The second part concentrates on contemporary theories of democracy and examines the problems which democracy currently faces and evaluates the solutions proposed, including "electronic democracy" and "cosmopolitan democracy". more...	PSI-2A24	20	Semester 2
Eu's Future As An International Actor The module focuses on European political co-operation at the turn of the century and projections into the future. Issues include: the EU's attempts at foreign policy in international conflicts such as the Gulf War, former Yugoslavia, Georgia, co-operation with other International organisations, as an economic superpower vis-a-vis the United States and Japan, as the second largest developmental aid-donor to the Third World and a pioneering force behind environmental policy and energy policy - as a hesitant superpower in security and defence (Iraq, Iran, terrorism, the Congo, etc.). It is advisable - but not compulsory - to know a few basics as to the make-up and workings of the EU before embarking on this module. more...	PSI-2A08	20	Semester 2
Global Political Economy This module serves as an introduction to one of the core subfields of international relations, Global Political Economy (GPE), which examines the complex interplay of wealth and power in the evolution of global social order. Students will learn the basics of a political economy approach in evaluating how scarcity and production influence the dynamics of the interstate system. During the semester students will engage with the principal theories of GPE, learn about the rise and consolidation of the current international economic architecture, and explore key issues confronting the contemporary global political economy. In particular, we will look at the challenges posed by global inequality, financial crises and the spectre of ecological catastrophe. more...	PSI-2A51	20	Semester 1
International Organisations There are few areas of international politics which remain unregulated by international organisations or international norms. This module examines the historical development of international organizations and regimes, including the UN, NATO, European Union, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. It looks at why sovereign states decide to establish international organizations, the factors which determine their design and evolution, and the extent to which their operation reflects underlying power and interests. It critically evaluates the main theories to explain cooperation between states and the development of international institutions, examines the role played in security, trade, finance, gender and environmental policy, and asks whether global governance is possible. more...	PSI-2A30	20	Semester 2
International Politics Since 1945 This module provides a brief historical and theoretical review of the cold war. It then goes on to look at some of the key issues of the post-cold war world. How far have international relations changed since the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989? What are the prospects for peace, stability and prosperity now that the ideological and military struggle between the USSR and the USA is over? more...	PSI-2A07	20	Semester 1
International Security and Terrorism This module will offer an examination of the ways in which violent conflict, terrorism and the use of force are managed in world politics. The module surveys a variety of perspectives on the causes of terrorism, war and peace in order to better examine the roots of violent conflicts and security problems in the present day. The module provides students with an introduction to security and terrorism studies and includes examinations of theories of war and conflict, approaches to peace and security, just war theory, humanitarian intervention and conflict resolution. more...	PSI-2A34	20	Semester 2
Introduction to Middle East Politics This module provides a historical background to the Middle East and its politics. It is concerned with politics within the region as well as relations between Middle Eastern countries and Western powers. The module encourages students to think critically about the links between some key concepts in the comparative politics of non-Western countries, including historical processes of state formation, the legacy of colonialism/neo-colonialism, the role of culture and identity and the significance of natural resources and economic factors. more...	PSI-2A46	20	Semester 2
Introduction to the European Union This module examines the development, structure, nature and functions of the European Union and looks at the history and theories of European integration from the 1940s to the present day. The module concentrates on the institutions and processes which run the EU, demystifies its main policies, examines critically the role of the Euro, and assesses the positions of the member-states on the EU's constantly developing agenda. The significance of the European Union in relationship to the rest of the world, its democratic credentials and its importance for understanding politics and governance are also considered. This module is recommended for those students who intend to progress to the `EU Studies with Brussels Internship' module (PSI-3A72) in Year 3 more...	PSI-2A05	20	Semester 1
Politics in the USA Virtually alone among the world's modern democratic nations, the US does not have parliamentary government. This module is an introduction to the American system, in which power is divided between state and federal authorities, and further among legislative, executive and judicial branches. Does this open-textured system encourage democratic participation? Has it become so chaotic that sound policy making is discouraged? more...	PSI-2A03	20	Semester 1
Russian Politics In the first half of this module students study the rise and fall of communism in the Soviet Union. The module then goes on to consider the problems faced by post-Soviet Russia as it seeks to transform itself into a functioning democracy and market economy. The module shows that many of the difficulties of transition currently confronting Russia are a result of its Soviet past. more...	PSI-2A04	20	Semester 2
Study Abroad Module The School of PSI has various arrangements with overseas Universities where it is possible to spend a semester studying abroad. For more information on this please contact Dr Marina Prentoulis (International exchanges), Dr V Koutrakou (ERASMUS exchanges) - or the Study Abroad Office. Assessment types may vary, depending on university abroad. more...	PSI-2A18	60	Semester 2

Year 3

Option A Study (60 credits)

Students will select 60 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Britain At War and Other Modern Myths This module invites students to critically analyse popular understandings of the recent past in modern Britain. You will investigate the political uses of certain histories, shifts in meaning over time and preoccupations with the past in British politics and culture. Students will have the opportunity to examine why particular events in modern British history'such as the Second World War'have become so central to British national identity. In the first semester, we will focus on individual experiences and collective memories of the First and Second World Wars. We will look to popular poetry and public policies which worked to make sense of the horrors and sacrifices of modern warfare. You will have the opportunity to analyse a wide range of source material, including film and television, oral testimonies, diaries, state memorials and political speeches. In the second semester, we turn, firstly, to the contested memory of the British Empire, to memories of colonial violence and to the making of a `post-imperial' Britain. Lastly, we will consider myths of a youth revolt in 1960s Britain as well as modern nostalgia for Britain's `lost' traditional society. In the second semester, also, you will be trained in oral history techniques and have the chance to contribute to a collective oral history project on UEA and student protest in the 1960s. more...	HIST3L4Y	60	Year Period
British Intelligence in the 20th Century - Myth and Reality The study of intelligence history has seen considerable growth over the last 20 years, as a result of new archival evidence and above all a growing realisation that intelligence has for long been the "missing dimension" in historical interpretation of 20th century diplomacy, defence policy and strategy and in the operational history of two world wars. A consideration of the impact of intelligence assessment, its acceptance (or rejection) and its proponents has well known areas of historical analysis, particularly in the period from the 1930s to the Cold War. The aim of this module is to examine the current historiography of this "missing dimension" and assess its impact in the interpretation of British strategic and defence policy and to some extent, in internal and imperial security as well as considering popular and fictional interpretations of the intelligence service. more...	HISH3F97C	30	Semester 1
Chamberlain, Churchill and Appeasement, 1935-1940 Britain's response to the aggression of the fascist powers in the inter-war period has been the subject of fierce debate for decades, and is still hotly disputed between historians. This module examines British foreign policy in the era of 'appeasement'. It will focus on the period between 1935 and 1940, analysing a range of primary source material in detail. It will explore the role of key policy-makers, their critics, and the domestic context in which policy was constructed. more...	HISH3G13C	30	Semester 1
Cold War in Europe This module will combine analysis of grand strategies and Cold War flashpoints with consideration of counter-culture and civilian resistance in Soviet-controlled Europe, and the circumstances which led to the peaceful end of the Cold War in 1989. more...	HIST3J4Y	60	Year Period
Communism and Nationalism in Yugoslavia This module will look at the creation of the Communist state of Yugoslavia after the Second World War. We shall examine the course of the war and the bitter fighting between fascists, nationalists and communists which resulted in the eventual victory of the partisans led by Tito. After 1945, he and his followers built a state which survived until 1991. With the demise of Communism, Yugoslavia fragmented into new nations. In some cases this transition was largely peaceful, but the wars for independence in Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo gave rise to the bloodiest fighting in Europe for decades. We shall look at the role of individuals and ideas, including the career of key figures such as Milosevic and end by assessing at the international community's response to the crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia at the Hague Tribunal. more...	HIST3H8Y	60	Year Period
Fascist Revolutions and Reactions This module will explore fascist movements and regimes in the twentieth century. A prime objective is to introduce students to the methods of comparative history. To provide a firm foundation for comparative analysis, the first semester is devoted to an examination of fascism in Italy and Germany, with comparative analysis of themes such as the causes of the collapse of liberal democracy, the rise and path to power, and the nature of fascism in Italy and Germany. A comparison of the two classic `fascist' dictatorships will also be made throughout the first half of the course: the mass culture, base of support, resort to consent and coercion, social, family, and racial policies, political structures, economies, limits to power, and aims and ideologies of these regimes will be analyzed in depth through primary and secondary sources. The questions of whether National Socialism shared enough with Italian Fascism to be classified as part of the same genus of political ideologies and movements, whether it had more in common with communism of the Stalinist variety, or whether it was an exceptional case entirely will be considered. A wider geographic and chronological perspective broadens the comparative approach further. Outside of the two `core' countries, nations as diverse as Britain, France, Spain, Japan, Hungary, Romania, South Africa and Greece will also be covered, but students are welcome to examine any variety of fascism which they wish to investigate. Questions such as the aims of movements, the nature of party organization, and the social bases of support will be discussed in order that students gain a deep and broad understanding of one of the most successful, elusive, and enduring political movements and social forces of our time. more...	HIST3K1Y	60	Year Period
Gender in American Culture The aim of this module is to think about democracy in the United States through a gendered lens. The Declaration of Independence declared that "all men were created free and equal", but throughout the history of the United States certain social groups have been denied their rights to citizenship and democracy. Therefore this module will be focusing upon the ways in which gender has been central to the construction of citizenship and democracy in the US. These concepts are critical elements in the formation of a modern American identity, and this module will provide a broader understanding of this distinctive feature of American history and society. more...	AMSA3S22	30	Semester 2
Napoleonic Europe This module examines the impact of Napoleonic rule on Europe. Beginning with an examination of the foundations of the French Empire, the unit goes on to examine different aspects of Napoleonic rule: social and economic change; culture and ideology; warfare and the state; collaboration and resistance. It will look comparatively at the experience of France, Italy, Germany and Spain under Napoleon, before assessing the reasons for the downfall of the Napoleonic regime. Material used will include memoirs, literature and other contemporary documents. more...	HISH3K01C	30	Semester 1
New American Century: Culture and Crisis A two semester special subject American Studies module that reads contemporary American culture through the lens of crisis. On the eve of the twenty-first century it appeared that the United States of America was indeed entering into a new American Century with its role as global leader as strongly defined as it was a century earlier. However, the last decade has been witness to a nation in turmoil and crisis, from the conflict between a universalising (Americanising) globalisation and an introspective nationalism; the war on terror and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq; environmental crisis and disaster; the conflict surrounding immigration and national identity, to the present financial crisis. The renewed and vigorous return to rhetoric of national `unity' that characterised the campaign and election of Barack Obama as President of the United States in 2008 highlighted the historical divisions and crises of American society and underscored that contemporary America is in crisis geopolitically, economically, democratically, environmentally, and culturally. Indeed, Obama's presidency has witnessed further polarisation of American politics and culture with the birth of the Tea Party Movement and the very recent Occupy Wall Street (now global) movement. Through a variety of cultural texts, from literature, film and documentary, political speeches and letters, to historical texts and pop culture, this course examines the ways in which these crises have been culturally and politically constructed and given particular sets of meaning and the ways in which these `meanings' have been utilised and mobilised to further create `Fortress America' and its particular brand of nationalism at the expense of all `others', whether outside or inside the United States. The way culture has engaged with, coproduced, and resisted these sets of meanings will be the main focus of this module. more...	AMSA3S1Y	60	Year Period
Stalin and Stalinism: the USSR 1924-1953 This special subject will examine the Stalin era in the context of other 20th-century dictatorships. There will be a particular focus on: Stalin's rise to power; Stalin's revolution; terror and its impact on Soviet society; war and dictatorship; decline and fall - Stalin and destalinization. more...	HIST3H6Y	60	Year Period
The Great Society: America From Jfk & Lbj to Nixon, 1960-74 This module follows the American story from 1960-1974, from the promise and tragedy of JFK's Camelot, through the achievements and frustrations of LBJ's Great Society, to the period of adjustment ' and disillusionment ' during the Presidency of Richard Nixon and the era of Watergate. The work covers the key political events of a period that saw a defining struggle between liberalism and conservatism ' one which continues to resonate to this day. In part it focuses upon the politicians who helped define the era ' such as Bobby Kennedy, Barry Goldwater, and George Wallace as well as the Presidents. But consideration is not confined to Washington politics: we will look at popular protest, from the Civil Rights movement and Black Power to the New Left, the peace movement, women's liberation, and Stonewall. We consider the war on poverty, the politics of race, the emergence of a new environmental awareness, the questioning of gender, and the sexual revolution. In addition, the unit includes discussion of the continuing significance of the Cold War, not least in respect of Vietnam and the Space Race. Students are also invited to consider the ways in which the dramatic changes and conflicts of the era shaped American culture, especially movies, music, art, and literature more...	AMSA3H01	30	Semester 1
The Industrial Revolution In the two hundred years following 1700, the British economy and population entered a sustained and unprecedented phase of growth. The economic, demographic, social and cultural changes that ensued were so far reaching, that by 1850, commentators were agreed that an 'industrial revolution' had taken place. This module seeks to illuminate the many facets of this transformation, and to explore the extensive historiography surrounding them. This module introduces students both to the economic processes which underpinned industrialisation, and to many ways in which Britons of all social levels ranks experienced and thought about their changing world. more...	HISH3E37C	30	Semester 1
The Third Reich This module studies the history of the Third Reich from an international and comparative perspective through the extensive use of primary sources. It examines the origins and the rise of National Socialism, the seizure and consolidation of power, the nature and political structure of the dictatorship, and the transformation of German society under Nazi rule, but there is a particular focus on foreign policy and the impact of the regime's policies on Europe and the world. Aspects covered include Nazi Germany's relationship with other autocracies and right-wing forces in Europe, German geopolitical thought and the role of the Foreign Office, the formation and administration of the Nazi empire, issues of collaboration and resistance in occupied territories, combat motivation and war crimes of ordinary soldiers, the importance of non-German perpetrators of the Holocaust, the German home front and the effects of Allied aerial bombings, the various plans for a post-war Europe, and the problem of ethnic cleansing both before and after 1945. more...	HIST3D6Y	60	Year Period
World War I and the Central Powers 1900-1920 The First World War represented a defining moment in modern European history. Nowhere were the consequences more devastating than in Central Europe - the area controlled in 1914 by the two Great Powers responsible for starting the war, Austria-Hungary and Germany. This module starts by looking from a comparative perspective at the role of Austria-Hungary and Germany in the outbreak of the First World War. It then focuses on the experience of WWI, examining a number of themes: the military and economic mobilisation of the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires for war; the role of propaganda; the Home Front; social and national conflicts; military defeat, revolution and the internal collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and German Empires. more...	HIST3J3Y	60	Year Period

Option B Study (60 credits)

Students will select 60 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Period
Australia: Politics, Culture, Society This module examines the history, structures and key institutions of Australian government and their broader relationships with Australian society and culture. It has been argued Australia was manacled to its colonial past, and lacked innovation and proactivity. At the same time, the phrase, 'lucky country', has been used to project Australia as uniquely stable, politically, socially, and economically. Is this accurate? Some think so, attributing it to Australia's system of government: are they right? This module addresses such questions and, in its later stages, considers some of the challenges Australia faces, both internal such as multiculturalism and Aboriginality, and external, for example, regionalisation and globalisation. more...	PSI-3A12	30	Semester 2
Better Worlds? Utopias and Dystopias Would an ideal society have no more crime? Who would be wealthy? Would politics be outlawed? Do utopians wish to impose their views on the rest of us? This module explores questions such as these, which are central to political and social theory, through the prism of selected utopian and dystopian novels and other utopian texts ranging from Thomas More's Utopia (1516) to the present. It focuses on themes such as property, social control, gender, work, the environment and politics. A major question which the module addresses is the political significance and effects of utopian ideas ' often derided as frivolous or impractical in their own time - and the historical role of utopian ideas in political theory and social reform. more...	PSI-3A08	30	Semester 2
Capitalism and Its Critics The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of capitalism and its political and social impact. Students graduating from the module will be able to demonstrate: - critical understanding of the main theories, models and concepts applied in the analysis of capitalism - critical understanding of normative debates about capitalism - knowledge of the arguments made by advocates and critics of capitalism, with an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses more...	PSI-3A52	30	Semester 2
Dissertation Module This dissertation module gives students the opportunity to undertake research on a project of their own choosing under the supervision of a member of staff. The goal is to produce an extended essay of between 7,000-8,000 words, which relates in-depth research on a specialist topic to wider issues in politics, sociology and international studies. A limited number of parliamentary internships and an advertising internship are also available as part of this module. The only timetabled contact time is an introductory lecture from the module convenor. Thereafter, it is up to you to arrange meetings with your supervisor after s/he has been allocated. more...	PSI-3A0Y	30	Year Period
European Studies (With Brussels Internship) This is an intensive module for ambitious students who are a national of an EEA member state (i.e. UK and other EU countries, plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein ) who demonstrate drive, and commitment to wanting to work at the international level, have some prior knowledge of how the EU works, and a basic knowledge of another language of the EEA. It will provide insights into the operation of the EU, facilitiate e networking and the follow up of job opportunities. There will be 10 two hour seminars during the Spring Semester and a four week period in Brussels (or elsewhere if placements can be established). Currently, there are a number of placements available at the East of England office in Brussels, which represents the interests of the region. A substantial contribution will be made towards the costs of accommodation and travel. more...	PSI-3A72	30	Semester 2
Ideology, Culture and Revolution in the Politics of the Middle East This module seeks to expand the knowledge and understanding of the contemporary politics of the Middle East acquired by students taking PSI-2A46. A main feature of this module is to allow students to delve into the complexities of political thought in the region. The aim of the module is to make students think critically about the ways in which political mobilisation functions in the modern Middle East. For this purpose the module will feature many examples of contemporary political ideologies that have constituted key political frameworks in the politics of the Middle East since the First World War. more...	PSI-3A53	30	Semester 1
Political Economy of the Environment In an attempt to better understand the environmental dilemmas that confront us in the contemporary world, this module tries to move beyond the limitations of mainstream political and economic analyses. In coming to terms with the threats of environmental degradation and climate change, it tries to reawaken a broader type of ethical, natural and social theorisation that defined an earlier political economy. This is not a module on environmental or resource economics, nor are students expected to have an economics background. Rather, this module tries to understand social production as much more than a series of market relations. It tries to develop a broader socio-cultural understanding of production that "de-naturalises" the way we view and exploit the natural world. more...	PSI-3A44	30	Semester 2
Politics and Governance With Internship (Work Based Experience/employability Training Programme) The module aims to provide a sound understanding of the `nuts and bolts' of the different levels of government - local, regional, and national, and through the third sector ' and how each contributes to democratic pluralism. It will relate public policy and administration taught in other modules to the organisation and structures of governance and also focus on career and job opportunities, and developing specific skills to enhance employability. Field trips and study visits will complement class-based teaching and `real world' experience will be available through a short internship, other work based learning or an employability training programme to enable students to build a network of contacts, increase confidence, experience and the skills necessary to secure graduate employment. more...	PSI-3A80	30	Semester 2
Power Over the Pacific: the American Relationship With Asia This module will introduce important themes in the American relationship with East Asia, at a time when the Pacific region has assumed great importance. There will be a particular focus on the important historical periods in the American relationship with China and Japan. An understanding of elements of the trajectory of these relationships will be provided by taking a selection of historical subjects for analysis. While this will address the knowledge of history, and of long-term themes, the latter part of the module will consider contemporary political issues. This will require an understanding of the interaction of the United States with Asia, and China and Japan in particular. more...	PSI-3A29	30	Semester 1
Public Affairs and Politics: Influencing the Political Process This module enables students to understand the theory and practice of public affairs, interest intermediation, and the strategies used by interest and advocacy groups to influence the political process. As well as covering the main debates in the academic literature, it draws directly on the experience of practitioners and offers unique insights into this under-studied area of politics. Students graduating from this module will: ' be able to demonstrate understanding of the theories, models and concepts of public affairs ' be able to demonstrate understanding of the theories, models and concepts applied in the study of interest intermediation and lobbying ' be able to demonstrate knowledge of public affairs and lobbying in a variety of political settings ' have developed important key skills, including making oral presentations, that will be of use in employment. Indicative outline 1. Introduction. Public affairs: influencing the political process 2. Making policy: processes and decision points 3. Lobbyists, interest and advocacy groups 4. The art of public relations 5. Communications and marketing 6. Public affairs and the media 7. Influencing the political process I: Whitehall 8. Influencing the political process II: Westminster 9. Influencing the political process III: Brussels 10. Influencing the political process IV: Washington 11. Influencing the political process V: local government more...	PSI-3A78	30	Semester 2
Rhetoric: Democracy and the Politics of Persuasion Political activity involves a lot of talking, discussing and debating, speechifying, speaking and listening. In Parliaments, from public platforms and through many forms of media people try to persuade others to see things their way, to take their side and to adopt their proposals. Naturally, therefore, the form, function and implications of different forms of public argument are an important concern of political theorists and scientists. This course will explore some contemporary theorists who, in different ways, help us think through the politics of public speech and persuasion (Arendt, Dryzek, Laclau, Ranciere and others). It will also introduce you to the rhetorical tradition. Rhetoric, according to Aristotle, is 'the ability to identify in any given case the available means of persuasion". In studying political rhetoric we learn about the different ways in which political arguments may be made and about how we might try to persuade particular people, about particular things at particular times. more...	PSI-3A59	30	Semester 1
The Clash of Fundamentalisms This module examines the resurgence of religion as an issue in international relations. IR literature has tended to marginalise religion but the events of 9/11 and the growth of fundamentalism is refocusing attention on this important area. Using case studies this module critically analyses religion and international relations. more...	PSI-3A57	30	Semester 1
We the People? Publics, Crowds and Democracy This module examines the position of mass publics and collectives in democratic society, taking into consideration models of collective behaviour and some of the available empirical evidence. The module is all about the relationship between the individual and the group: how does that relationship work in different contexts, and what are the consequences for the democratic character of governance and the rationality or otherwise of collective decisions? Liberal theory has an ambiguous attitude to the `public', portraying it as a source of legitimacy but also as a threatening and unreasoning force. We explore these issues in a variety of contexts: mass political movements, public opinion surveys, un-coordinated mass action such as moral panics and health scares, arts prize juries and political executives. We also look at whether mass publics can be manipulated and steered by the rhetoric of `leaders' and by biases in the information environment. more...	PSI-3A84	30	Semester 2
Western Political Thought This Level 3 module examines in depth the works of selected thinkers who are seminal to the Western tradition of political thought, including Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Marx. Their work will also be compared thematically, with a focus on ideas such as political obligation, authority, the state and freedom. The module will be based on the study and interpretation of key texts and will enable students to develop skills of textual analysis and critique. more...	PSI-3A01	30	Semester 1

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