Is Security Socially Constructed?Order DescriptionThe question of the paper is –Is Security Socially Constructed?Aims:This assessment aims to develop and test a student’s ability to:– Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a key topic.– Formulate a coherent and sustained argument.– Write in a persuasive and compelling manner.– Analyse a topic (rather than merely describe it).– Critically evaluate competing texts and approaches.Criteria:I would urge students to ensure their writing: presents a clear argument; is analytical, ratherthan descriptive; and, at the top end, demonstrates critical and evaluative skills. The essayshould draw on a theoretical perspective covered in class and empirical examples (ifapplicable) to support the argument.REFERENCESSecurity studies: an introduction – Williams, Paul c2013 – read chapter constructivismSecurity: a new framework for analysis – Buzan, Barry, Wæver, Ole, Wilde, Jaap de 1998 – READ CHAPTER 1Constructing national interests – Weldes, J. 1996Anarchy is what states make of it: the social construction of power politics – Alexander WendtThe Three Faces of Securitization: Political Agency, Audience and Context – T. Balzacq 01/06/2005Securitization and the Construction of Security – M. McDonald 01/12/2008– You may use whatever relevant books/articles/sources/websites that are reasonable. Above iv’e provided with references that directly link to the question of the essay.
Is Security Socially Constructed?
07
Aug