Module manager: Prof. Jan Selby
Email: J.Selby@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
| PIED5562M | Intn'l Relations & Environment |
PIED5562M International Relations and the Environment
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will provides an advanced introduction to the international relations, and development implications, of global environmental change. Students will acquire a broad base of knowledge and understanding in the relevant issues and arguments, and be able to develop more specialised knowledge through focussed research leading to the assessed essay. On completion of the module, students should be able to analyse the links between the environment, development and international relations in a global context. Transferable skills of research, presentation and writing will be developed through the course work and assessed essay.
Develop a familiarity with the central issues on the links between the environment, development and international relations (2) Develop a capacity to compare different approaches and perspectives on the environment with reference to each other, as well as their own respective strengths and weaknesses; and (3) develop a capacity to link theoretical concepts and ideas to developments in international politics and North-South relations, both historical and contemporary. In addition, the module aims to (4) develop the ability to present both oral and written material, of a complex discursive nature, that is logically coherent, well-structured and well-presented; and (5) undertake independent research within the overall structure of a reading list, seminar and lecture plan.
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the central issues in the links between the environment, development and international relations
2. Critically reflect on the key arguments and approaches offered by scholars and policy makers on the environment, development and international relations
3. Demonstrate understanding of and make connections between the major theoretical perspectives on the environment in international politics and North-South relations
4. Use the concepts and methods of International Relations and International Development to understand the challenges posed by global environmental change.
1. Identify, compare and evaluate different approaches and perspectives on the environment, development and International Relations, as well as their respective strengths and weaknesses, and to apply these to wider contexts.
2. Deploy theoretical ideas and concepts which have analytic usefulness.
3. Present oral/written material, of a complex discursive nature, that is logically coherent, well-structured and well-presented.
4. Undertake independent research.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Private study hours | 278 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Students will have an opportunity to submit a 2-page plan of their essay. Module staff will provide formative feedback on this which can be used to shape the final summative assessment.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 1 x Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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