Program Overview

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This is a credit bearing course but can also be taken as

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non-credit bearing course

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Discover the difference between our credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses

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In assessing the centrality of war to socio-cultural change, on this War and Modern Society II short course we will explore its interplay with processes of state formation, its relationship to the industrialisation and modernisation of societies and their uses of science and technology, its place within political and international relations theory, and its role in shaping historical consciousness and both individual and group identities.

We will also consider the personal and collective experience of war, its mediation and representation, and the uses of memory. While the course will seek to contextualise war within its wider historiography, we will also cover present issues such as:

nuclear weapons

terrorism

genocide

civil war

humanitarian intervention

drones.

This War and Modern Society II short course is ideal if you are interested in the place of war in the modern world and have a good prior grounding in history and/or social science. It is taught via lectures (recorded and through your attendance on campus), seminars and at least one class visit. On successful completion you will have gained:

the ability to critically apply the theories, concepts and approaches employed in the study of war and society to both historical and contemporary events and processes

a broad understanding of the major historical developments in war and society

the ability to critically assess policies, claims and arguments relating to war and society so that you can reach your own judgements and perspectives.

Assessment is via a 48-hour take-home test (90%) and quiz (10%).

15 credits at level 6