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INR272Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

New States in World Politics

This course provides an opportunity for students to acquire a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of new states in world politics. The course explores the dynamics of new states in international relations, examining their characteristics, challenges, and roles in the global order. It addresses the intrigues of international politics and the current world order which puts new states in the position which they are. It also discusses the phenomenon of State-sponsored terrorism among other issues germane to new states.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
New StatesWorld PoliticsNationalismTerrorismInternational Relations

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Origins and Theories of State

2

State and Nation

3

Sovereignty

4

Power and Authority

5

New States in World Politics

6

Nationalism

7

Terrorism

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Diplomat

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International Relations Analyst

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Policy Advisor

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Intelligence Officer

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Journalist

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Industry Applications

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GovernmentInternational OrganizationsNon-Governmental OrganizationsAcademiaMedia

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 1: The Origins and Theories of State

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to the origins and theories of the state.
  • •Understand the concepts of city-state and nation-state.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
2

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 1: The Origins and Theories of State

2 study hours
  • •Examine the natural theory and the force theory.
  • •Understand the Divine Rights of the King Theory.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 2.
Week
3

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 1: The Origins and Theories of State

2 study hours
  • •Study the Social Contract Theory and the Marxian Theory.
  • •Understand the Family Theory and the Evolutionary Theory.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 3.
Week
4

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 2: The State and Nation: Characteristics And Functions

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and characteristics of a state.
  • •Discuss functions and purposes of a state within a society.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
5

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 2: The State and Nation: Characteristics And Functions

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between the state, nation and nation-state.
  • •Understand the class character of the state.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 2.
Week
6

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 3 The Doctrine of Sovereignty and Its Limitations

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of sovereignty, its different types and relevance as a political concept.
  • •Explain relevant criticisms of sovereignty.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
7

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 3 The Doctrine of Sovereignty and Its Limitations

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the recent developments on the international scene in relationship to the concept of sovereignty.
  • •Explain the different types of sovereignty.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 2.
Week
8

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 4: State, Power, Authority and Legitimacy

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of power and know its characteristics, elements and importance.
  • •Differentiate between the concepts of power, authority/legitimacy and influence.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
9

Module 1: The State

2h

Unit 4: State, Power, Authority and Legitimacy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the necessity for the state to put limitations on the exercise of power by the political leadership.
  • •Understand the attributes and elements of state power.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 2.
Week
10

Module 2: New States in World Politics

2h

Unit 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Explanation of New States in World Politics

2 study hours
  • •Explain theoretical and conceptual explanations of new states.
  • •Discuss New States created after 1945.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
11

Module 2: New States in World Politics

4h

Unit 1: Theoretical/Conceptual Explanation of New States in World Politics

2 study hours
  • •Understand new states in terms of development.
  • •Study the making of new states in the international system.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 2.

Unit 2: CHARACETERISTICS OF NEW STATES IN WORLD POLITICS

2 study hours
  • •Describe the political characteristics of New States in world politics
  • •State clearly the economic characteristics of New States in world politics
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
12

Module 2: New States in World Politics

4h

Unit 2: CHARACETERISTICS OF NEW STATES IN WORLD POLITICS

2 study hours
  • •Enumerate the development characteristic characteristics of New States in world politics.
  • •Conceptualizing State Actors
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 2.

Unit 3: State Actors in International Relations

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of state as an actor in the international system.
  • •Distinguish among the different categorizations of the states and new states
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 1.
Week
13

Module 2: New States in World Politics

4h

Unit 4: Challenges of New States in World Politics

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the challenges of New States
  • •Understand the challenges of political instability
  • •Explain the issue of Globalization and how it affects Nigeria as a new state.
  • •Attempt Self-Assessment Exercises 1.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) at the end of each unit.

2

Pay close attention to the key concepts and definitions in each module.

3

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

4

Focus on understanding the characteristics and challenges of new states.

5

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

6

Allocate sufficient time for revision and review of all course materials.

7

Attempt previous years' examination papers to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions.

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