Contemporary International Conflicts
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework, discussion sessions, and an individual portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- select contemporary and/or recent historical international conflicts.
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- analyzing and reflecting on the significance of contemporary international conflicts
- comprehending the context, causes, and dynamics of contemporary international conflicts
- using digital resources (for example archives, databases, journalistic sources, social media platforms) to gather information on ongoing international conflicts.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- discussing and analyzing a range of important contemporary international conflicts.
Type of instruction
Please see § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Contemporary International Conflicts |
| Type of exam | Written exam
Written exam (individual)
The examination is an individual exam portfolio; the content of the portfolio must demonstrate that the student has achieved the above-mentioned learning objectives that the student has achieved the above- mentioned learning objectives and has participated actively in course activities. The requirements for the contents of the portfolio will be determined by the course instructor at the start of the semester. The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised exam portfolio. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Nutidens internationale konflikter |
| Module code | BALISE2213 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and International Studies, English |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
