Course - Causes of War - POL8502
POL8502 - Causes of War
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides an overview of the most important theories of the causes of war between particular states, with certain references to theories on civil wars and for the use of violence on a lower scale than war. The most important empirical investigations on war will be presented and data will be made available for individual analysis. Theories on long periods of peace will also be presented.
Learning outcome
Knowledge the student shall:
- have knowledge about the theories and empirical research concerning the causes of internal and international armed conflicts.
- be in the forefront of knowledge in the field of peace- and conflict studies and be in command of the areas scientific theory and methods.
- be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge in the discipline.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to
- download and link together data.
- treat one of the themes which was discussed during instruction in an independent empirical analytical manner at an internationally high level.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of term paper. The essay is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages.
If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.
Required previous knowledge
Masters degree in Political Science or equivalent
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL3502 | 10.0 | 01.08.2006 | |
| POL3519 | 7.5 | 01.09.2013 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 4
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
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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"