Causes of War

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24 h
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  • From www.futurelearn.com
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  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on 12 апреля 2015
  • Ends on 18 апреля 2015

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Course details

Syllabus

This free online course will introduce you to current thinking on the causes of armed conflict in the world today. It looks at a range of modern and historical conflicts and draws on a variety of theories and approaches. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in world affairs. Over six weeks you will: Define what war is and what it is not Familiarise yourself with both Liberal and Realist theories of international relations Explore arguments about the causes of inter-state and non-state wars (such as insurgencies and revolutions), both historical and current Use evidence to evaluate different theories of war The course will help you develop your capacity for independent learning and increase your understanding of conflict and international affairs. You will learn with Dr David Easter, academic lead for War Studies Online, Department of War Studies, King’s College London. The course features lecturers from the Department including Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman, official historian of the Falklands War, and foreign policy advisor to former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

  • David Easter

Platform

FutureLearn est une plate-forme d'apprentissage proposant des formations en ligne ouvertes à tous (MOOC)

Fondée en Décembre 2012, la société est entièrement détenue par l'Open University à Milton Keynes, en Angleterre.

Elle est la 1ère plateforme offrant des MOOC au Royaume-Uni, avec à son actif plus d'une cinquantaine d'universités partenaires provenant du Royaume Uni mais aussi du reste du monde.

FutureLearn se différencie également par des partenariats avec des entités non-universitaires comme le British Museum, le British Council, la British Library et la national Film and Television School.

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