Course - Causes of War - POL3502
Causes of War
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an overview of the most important theories and empirical studies of armed conflict, internal as well as international.
Learning outcome
The objective of this course is to make the student familiar with theoretical as well as empirical research on causes of internal and international conflicts. A secondary objective is to provide practical training in systematic search for literature and data and in conducting independent empirical study. Datasets are made available for the students own analyses. The expansion of the term paper into a Master's thesis will be facilitated for those who are interested.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of term paper.
Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term papers grade by a maximum of one grade.
If less than 6 students attend the course the two first weeeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the departement for further information.
Compulsory assignments
- Presentation
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS3003. See formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
SOS1002 and either POL1000 or POL1001.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| POL3519 | 7.5 sp | |
| POL8502 | 10 sp | |
| SVPOL342 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science