Course - Causes of War - POL3502
POL3502 - Causes of War
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment with adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment with adjusting oral exam | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides an overview of the most important theories and empirical studies on the causes and consequenses of political unrest, internal armed conflicts and interstate wars.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge about the terms, theories and empirical research concerning the causes and consequenses of armed conflicts
- have knowledge of central trends concerning armed conflicts and important explanations
- have knowledge of current data within peace and conflict research
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- treat one of the topics covered in the course in an independent analytical text (comparative analysis, syntheses, replication) which fulfills the requirements for scientific writing
- orally discuss and reflect over one's own written work and topics covered in the lectures
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/group discussions, 4 hours per week throughout the semester. Supervision of the term paper takes place mainly as a part of the seminars. If 6 or fewer students attend the course the two first weeks of teaching, the course will be offered as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the departement for further information.
Compulsory assignments
- Give prepared comments on another student's term paper
- Presentation of outline and first draft of the term paper
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. Length of term paper: 6000-8000 words. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper's grade by a maximum of one grade. Both the term paper and the oral exam must be retaken at a repeat of the exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS3003 or SOS3005. The readings mostly consist of quantitative empirical studies, so having knowledge of advanced statistical analysis is an advantage. See also formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
60 credits including SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVPOL342 | 15.0 | ||
| POL8502 | 10.0 | SPRING 2006 | |
| POL3519 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2013 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment with adjusting oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment with adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2023-11-03Submission
2023-11-24
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment with adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2024-04-26Submission
2024-05-24
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"