2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

PIED5537M Policing Post-Conflict Cities

15 creditsClass Size: 16

Module manager: Dr James Worrall
Email: J.E.Worrall@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module considers the interface between order, security and development in contemporary post-conflict cities. Specifically, it critiques the failure of liberal orthodoxy to understand the meaning of order. The module discusses how and when order emerges after conflict, and what it means in the 21st century post-colonial city. It aims to improve understanding of the concepts and modalities underpinning international orthodoxy on topics such as security sector reform and police-military relations.Additionally, it aims to identify the assumptions, contingencies and trends associated with contemporary explanations of insecurity, exclusion, ghettoisation and sectarianism, and to analyse the ways in which state and non-state actors respond to threats, crises and opportunities. These issues are explored through a series of thematic case studies and case instances based on developments in countries such as Afghanistan, Chechnya, DRC, Iraq and Rwanda.

Objectives

On completion, students should be able to:

a) Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the analytical and theoretical implications of policing contemporary post-conflict cities;
b) Critically examine, evaluate and explain competing theories and key debates;
c) Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of theoretical and empirical literature on order, security and development;
d) Use their analytical skills to undertake independent research on relevant topics;
e) Display presentational skills.

Learning outcomes
Students should acquire an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, analytical and empirical implications of order and security in contemporary post-conflict cities.

Skills outcomes
- Research skills, including the skills of accessing, analysing and assessing relevant information from a range of sources;
- appraising relevant concepts and theories;
- and effectively presenting and communicating the products of independent research.

Syllabus

- Order in an urban century
- International policing
- Social continuities and the production of order
- Ghetto security
- Making their own rules
- Security Sector Reform

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	5	2.00	10.00
Private study hours			140.00
Total Contact hours			10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

138 hours researching, preparing for classes and writing essay.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Seminar contributions
- Discussion of essay outlines by tutor in seminars and/or individual meetings.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 word essay	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/07/2015

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