2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PIED2536 History of Strategic Thought II
20 creditsClass Size: 16
Module manager: Dr. Owen Hartley
Email: O.A.Hartley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module considers modern writings on strategy by theorists and practitioners and evaluates their usefulness both as guides to conduct and as research programmes. It examines the legacy of Clausewitz and Jomini; the challenge of du Picq and the Pacifists; the theories of Liddell Hart, Fuller, Sokolovskii, Wylie, Schelling, Collins, Boulding, Luttwak, Mao, Guevara and Summers. It considers the contemporary debates on security and contemporary military doctrinal writingsFor further information see the School of Politics and International Studies website. If you cannot find the answer to your question then email O.A.Hartley@leeds.ac.ukObjectives
To compare, contrast and evaluate the classic texts of strategic studies.Syllabus
The legacy of Clausewitz and Jomini, the challenge of Du Picq and pacifists; Liddell Hart, Sokolovski, Wylie, Schelling, Luttwak, Summers, the move from strategy to security studies, Booth and Buzan, strategy in contemporary military doctrines.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Weekly class assignments and participation in discussionsMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 03/04/2009
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