Total War, Total Peace

Cod y Modiwl: IQ33420
Teitl y Modiwl: Total War, Total Peace
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Christopher Phillips
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Christopher Phillips

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Seminar Participation:	10%
Arholiad Semester	Online examination: 8.5 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report: 500 Words	10%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Online examination: 8.5 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Critically evaluate the differences between and historical roots of the concepts of ‘total’ and ‘limited’ war
Apply and assess a range of conceptual frameworks to understand the complex and changing interaction between war and societies.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the different levels of societal mobilisation employed by various belligerents in particular conflicts.
Critically evaluate the range of stresses placed on a society by different types of conflict.
Critically explore the link between ideas, society, economy, politics and the nature of war.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module builds from the question ‘what is war’ to explore two popular typologies of war: ‘total war’ and ‘limited war.’ Through a consideration of examples from a broad chronological and geographical span, the module encourages students to examine the relationship between societies and the type(s) of war pursued by their militaries at varying points in their history. Exploring case studies through the lens of ‘total war’ encourages students to develop an appreciation for why different societies and governments seek to wage wars differently according to the context in which those wars are fought, and how socio-economic, technological, and cultural factors influence the practice of war.

This module links the nature and character of war with the political process, enhancing students’ understandings of the interrelationship between war and politics whilst challenging them to consider both why politicians choose to pursue military action and why that action takes the form(s) it does.

Cynnwys

Topics covered over the course of the module will include: definitions of war and 'total' war; war and strategy; ancient and early modern warfare; Napoleonic warfare; the American Civil War; the First World War; the Second World War; the Cold War; warfare in the 21st century.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will learn how to present their ideas both verbally and in writing and how to how to present their arguments most effectively. They will learn the importance of information and clear communication and how to exploit these. They will learn to be clear in their writing and speaking and to be direct about aims and objectives. This module will particularly develop aural and oral communication skills through participation in small group activities.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This module is designed to hone and test skills of use to students in their working lives, particularly in speaking to small groups, listening, thinking and responding to the statement of others. Moreover, the written work includes writing clearly and concisely, which is a common task in the workplace. Students will be encouraged throughout to reflect on their performance and to consider lessons for future application.
Datrys Problemau	Independent project work and problem solving will be one central goal of the module; the submission of the essay and preparation for seminar discussions will require that students develop independent research skills as well as problem solving skills. The ability of students to solve problems will be developed and assessed by asking them to: adopt differing points of view; organize data and estimate an answer to the problem; consider extreme cases; reason logically; construct theoretical models; consider similar cases; look for patterns; divide issues into smaller problems.
Gwaith Tim	Students will be expected to participate in a range of small and large group activities, and to make contributions to the development of group presentations.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The module aims to promote self-management but within a context in which support and assistance is available from both the convenor and fellow students alike. Students will be expected to improve their own learning and performance by undertaking their own research and exercising their own initiative, including searching for sources for presentation topics. The need to prepare for assessed seminars and to meet coursework deadlines will focus students’ attention on the need to manage their time.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students have the opportunity to develop, practice and test a wide range of subject specific skills that help them to understand, conceptualise and evaluate examples and ideas on the module. These subject specific skills include: • Collect and understand a wide range of data relating to the module • Evaluate competing perspectives • Demonstrate subject specific research techniques • Apply a range of methodologies to complex historical and contemporary political problems.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be required to undertake independent research for all elements of the assessed work. This will involve utilizing media and web sources, as well as more conventional academic texts. Students will in part be assessed on their ability to gather appropriate and interesting resources materials.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be expected to submit their work in word-processed format. Also, students will be encouraged to search for sources of information on the web, as well as seeking sources through electronic information sources.

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