Demonstrate a basic knowledge of concepts and issues in the subjects within Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law. Explain and articulate key concepts and issues relating to Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law through both written and verbal means.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Assessment Topic

Using specific examples, discuss to what extent international law is failing to regulate the global superpower countries, such as the USA, China and Russia.

Students may wish to refer to the use of a banned nerve agent in Salisbury by Russia, Trump’s Syria strike, the British invasion of Iraq or China’s South China Sea claims as starting points for the discussion.

Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of concepts and issues in the subjects within Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law.
2. Explain and articulate key concepts and issues relating to Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law through both written and verbal means.
3. Apply some of the key concepts and issues in Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law to formative and summative assessments.
4. Employ an analytical and evaluative approach to the key concepts and issues in Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law.
5. Show competence in the use of relevant academic skills to Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law; including reading, research, written and verbal tasks.