Unit name | Violence, Conflict and Forced Migration |
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Unit code | SPOL30066 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Vicky Canning |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit examines instances of escalated violence in conflict, (e.g. Rwandan genocide, ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, Bosnian war, conflicts in Syria and in central African regions). Victimisation and targeting of specific social groups will be examined in the context of theories related to how and why such targeting occurs. You will also examine the work with survivors of conflict-related violence and oppression.
This unit also aims to develop an understanding of how violence and violent conflict have been variously constructed. Trends in conflict historically and contemporarily will be examined along with changes to global and local responses to such conflict. Key sites of contestation with regard to migration and borders in the aftermath of conflict will also be critically addressed.
1. Critically understand key approaches to violence and conflict.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key sites of contestation in relation to violence, conflict and the state.
3. Apply theories of victimisation to those targeted by violence, conflict and forced migration.
This unit will draw on a blended learning approach. Students will engage with asynchronous taught content (including, for example, narrated slides and other teaching and research materials) and will be tasked to complete activities in preparation for synchronous sessions to present and discuss ideas and clarify learning.
Part 1: Individual presentation + slides and notes (1000 words) (25%)
Part 2: Case study (2000 words) (75%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.