Soft Power and International Communications (CMMM006)

30 credits

This module explores concepts and approaches that are currently being used in the field of international relations to map, explore, and better understand the promotion of soft power. The module will enable you to critically evaluate major paradigms of soft power analysis used across the world. You will become familiar with the central theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and empirical dimensions of the field. The module lays the necessary conceptual, methodological, and substantive foundations for you to carry out your own independent research in the relevant field. There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites. This module is suitable for specialists, non-specialists and for interdisciplinary pathways.