Convenor name: Vino Kanapathipillai
Convenor email: vk2@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB C432
Office hours: Mondays 1300-1500 or Tuesdays 1400-1600 - no appointment needed, just turn up. During the holidays, book an appointment using the link below
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/1eecca17491148febaecff455637529f@soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=plink
Additonal content:
Tutors:
Nidah Kaiser (nk52@soas.ac.uk) - book using this link
Laura Parker (lp49@soas.ac.uk) - book using the links at these times: (Tues 9 Dec, 3.30 - 5.30pm; Weds 10 Dec, 11am - 12pm)
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
Understand and critically engage with concepts and theories that deal with the causes, conduct, and effects of armed conflict in world politics
Understand and use concepts and theories that deal with the international management of violent conflict
Persuasively advocate a position on key issues related to conflict and its management, to different audiences
Critically self-reflect on and thus increase active involvement in, and ownership of, own learning.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 11 December 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 18 January 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: 1000 word op-ed
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 12 February 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: 2500 word learning diary
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
