Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

7108IR-SEP-MTP

Aims

To allow students to engage with the rich and varied historiographical and theoretical literature on nuclear proliferation To inculcate in students a sophisticated understanding of the roots, development, and contemporary aspects of US nuclear non-proliferation policy. To enhance student understanding – and the ability to use – historical and contemporary primary source materials

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate and critically apply knowledge of the roots, historical development, and contemporary contours of US nuclear non-proliferation policy.
2.
Differentiate between – and offer appraisals of – various philosophical and theoretical perspectives on the subject.
3.
Produce reasoned, well researched written outputs that examine and dissect key nuclear non-proliferation issues, offering judgments based on the interpretation of a wide range of primary and secondary materials.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Theories of non-proliferation From International Control to Atoms for Peace Case Study: France The MLF Tango: JFK, LBJ, and Multilateralism Case Study: China Creating the Regime: LBJ, Nixon, and the NPT Case Study: Israel Losing Control: Non-proliferation in the 1970s Case Study: Pakistan Loose Nukes: Non-proliferation in the Post-Cold War World Case Study: North Korea
Module Overview:
This module aims to engage students with the rich and varied historiographical and theoretical literature on nuclear proliferation so they understand the roots, development, and contemporary aspects of US nuclear nonproliferation policy.


Additional Information:This course is informed by my individual research and by the latest developments in the wider scholarship. It meets the requirements of research-led teaching, innovation in pedagogical practice, and contemporary relevance.

Assessments

Essay

Essay