The War/Peace Cycle

Aims
Develop a comprehension of the theory, practice and historical development of the War/Peace Cycle
Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic significance of the War/Peace cycle in international relations over the course of the last 200 years
Build in-depth knowledge of a particular problem in the War/Peace cycle during the last 200 years.

Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Critically understand and evaluate the War/Peace cycle theory in international relations
2 Critically analyse how the War/Peace cycle is applicable to particular cases
3 Analyse and reflect on scholarly arguments relating to the War/Peace cycle

Learning Outcomes of Assessments
The assessment item list is assessed via the learning outcomes listed:
3500 word essay on case study 1 2
1500 word summary 3