Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8019
Title: Strategic Studies
Long Title: Strategic Studies
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module incorporates the subject matter required for Naval Officers to develop the knowledge and skills required to operate at the strategic level in a complex and modern maritime security environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop strategic, long-term, medium-term and short-term planning, goal and objective setting and apply them in context to the Naval Service.
LO2 Review, analyse and evaluate a range of significant naval campaigns post world war two from a strategic and tactical viewpoint
LO3 Review national and European foreign and maritime policy and analyse them to identify the implications for Naval Service policy and practice
LO4 Review the historical development of the role of the Naval Service and evaluate this role in the current strategic environment.
LO5 Critically review the current policy, structure and practices of the Naval Service.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Prior to commencing the course, students will have completed 20 hrs direct contact and 60 hrs directed study through Dept Of Strategic Studies, NUIM
 
Indicative Content
Irish and European Security.
Application within a naval service context. Irish neutrality, Irish and European Foreign and common defence policy.
Contemporary Strategy
Applying within a naval service context, the use of force, deterrence and asymmetric threats.
Maritime Strategy.
Sea power, control of seaways, naval blockades, Constabulary roles for Naval Service, interdiction roles, humanitarian relief and responding to Government policy.
Maritime campaign analysis.
Review of significant post WWII naval campaigns and engagements, both offensive and defensive, and major maritime embargo enforcements.
Leadership studies.
Review and analysis of styles and roles of significant Maritime leaders and their impact upon their own era and history generally.
History of the Naval Service.
Creation of Maritime inscription service, evolution into modern Naval Service, Ship builds programme, and its application to the future development of the Naval Service.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Multiple choice questions
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 85
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Critical Review of the main aspects of the course
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Practical application of assignment to Work enviroment Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading list, applicable to Critical review Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research material for Assignment Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Callwell,C.. (1996), Military Operations and Maritime Preponderance,, Naval Institute Press,.
  • Colomb, P. (1990), Naval Warfare, Naval Institute Press.
  • Corbett, J. (1911), Some principles of the Maritime Strategy.
  • Mahan, A. (1890), The influence of Sea power upon History 1660-1783,, Litte Browne & Co..
  • Speller, I. (2005), The Royal Navy and Maritime Power in the Twentieth Century,, Frank Cass.
  • Till, G. (2004), Sea power, a guide for the twenty first century, Frank Cass.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective