IR5732
Armed Governance
2023-2024
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module will examine the origins, motivations, and dynamics of armed governance. Once considered purely the domain of states and state- like entities, the last several decades have seen the proliferation of violent organizations that govern local populations. This module develops new multi-disciplinary perspectives and frameworks for understanding these governance arrangements. This module interrogates a series of interrelated questions: to what extent do non-state armed groups rule over civilian affairs in areas under their control? How do they do it? Why? What explains variation within and across armed groups in their governance structures and practices? How do civilians respond to governance by armed groups? Why do some collaborate while others resist? Over the semester, students will develop a research project around the governance activities of one non-state armed group of their choosing.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take IR5704 and take IR5705
Weekly contact: 2 hour weekly seminar x 11 weeks
Scheduled learning hours: 31
Guided independent study hours: 260
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Examination = 100%
Module coordinator: Dr N J Barnes
Module teaching staff: Dr Nicholas Barnes