PC4S034 - Geopolitics of Natural Resources 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC4S034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Geopolitics of Natural Resources | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Christian Kaunert, Helen Martin | ||
| Module Team: | Mike Edwards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Explicate key concepts and terms in geopolitics and relate them to the analysis of the Powers of the International System
Critically evaluate the evolution of geopolitics throughout the 20th Century and the relationship between types of natural resources and the emergence of geopolitical conflicts.
Content Summary
Introduction to Geopolitics
- What is Geopolitics?
- Foreign policy and natural resources
- Great powers and the balance of power
The Evolution of Geopolitics
- Geopolitical Schools of thought
- Key thinkers
Geopolitical Conflicts and Natural Resources
- Oil; gas; potable water; arable land; fish stocks; biodiversity; minerals
Aggravating and mitigating factors for geopolitical conflicts
- Economic, societal, geopolitical, institutional and environmental factors
Geopolitical Interests and Practices of established Powers
- Europe and the Neighbourhood
- United States
Geopolitical Interests and Practices of emerging Powers
- China
- India
- Brazil
Geopolitical Interests and Practices
- Wales
- The United Kingdom
Geopolitical issues related to natural Resources
- Arctic natural resources
- EU dependence on Russia’s oil and gas
- Israel/ Palestine conflict
- Climate Change
Emerging Geopolitical issues related to natural Resources
- Cyber security of critical energy infrastructures
- Exogeopolitics and the Moon
Other Geopolitical Issues
- Failed states
- Migration
- Global pandemics
- Nuclear weapons programmes
- Maritime piracy
- The Politics of austerity in Europe
- The War on Drugs
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 95 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically apply a high level of contextualisation relating to the foreign policy practices and powers in the International System |
| LO2 | Through empirical research, critically evaluate insights from national and international policies and case studies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay relating to the foreign policy practices and powers in the International System | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |