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Course Description
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Course Name
Conflict in World Politics
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
POL2038F and ONE of the following: POL2002S, POL2041F or POL2039S, or with special permission from the Head of Department.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
30 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7 - 8
Hours & Credits
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Overview
In this course we examine conflict in world politics. We focus on: the analysis of conflict; causes of conflict; actors in conflict; behaviour during conflict; consequences of conflict; and moral evaluation of conflict. In each dimension, we ask questions. To each of these questions, there are different, even opposing, answers. We examine these answers, illustrating them with cases and/or empirical material.
DP requirements: Tutorial attendance is compulsory and students who attend fewer than 85% of the tutorials will not be allowed to write the final examination. In addition, completion of all written assignments, essays and tests are a requirement for a DP. Should students fail to hand in written assignments by due date, they will be penalised according to the grading formula of the Department. All required work for DP purposes MUST be submitted by the last day of the course.
Assessment: Coursework counts 50%; final two-hour examination counts 50%.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.