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On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1) understand the varied relationships between economic interdependence, war, and peace in an historical context;
2) interpret relevant primary sources and data;
3) assess relevant historiographical debates and writings from cognate disciplines.
This module will address the following topics: 1) Globalisation, war, and peace in contemporary debate; 2) Montesquieu, Kant, and commercial peace in 18th century; 3) Cobden, free trade, and international politics, 1840-1870; 4) Commercial rivalries and interdependence in the late 19th century; 5) The two world wars and the collapse of globalisation; 6) The Cold War and interdependence.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 100 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 222 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: 1,500 word literature review. See handbook for more details. | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Project: This project is a research paper of 4,000 words, on a topic agreed with the module coordinator. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: This grade is based on participation in weekly seminars. See handbook for more details. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The module coordinator will provide written feedback on the essay and project. The student can also meet the module coordinator to discuss written feedback.