DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
NIGERIA
INSTRUCTOR: M.M. YUSIF
http://www.mmyusif.blogspot.com
INTRODUCTION
In the last 25 years there have been deep structural changes in various local, national and even global settings. From the military angle there have been reorganization of the military role and missions, thereby affecting the relationship of Armed forces and society.
The changes are accompanied by paradigm shift in the study of military affairs. Subsequently the Science of military becomes not a monopoly of political science, as it becomes a subject of study in history, sociology, law, international relations and other social science disciplines
Our focus in this academic year is on the relationship of Armed Forces and Society. Especially as what changes the military of various countries are going through in order to cope with its legitimate responsibilities.
We are going to study these changes both from theory and practice perspectives. A comparative study will be made, selecting countries from across the globe to analyse and assess the military abilities or otherwise to change to cope with reality of neo-liberal society.
COURSE OUTLINE
- General Introduction
- Key Concepts: Armed Forces/Military; Society;
- Military and Society: Theoretical Perspectives
- Constructing Military – Society Relation in Neo-Liberal Society
- Armed Forces in Post-Modern Society: Is there a Post-Modern Military?
- New Military Formation New Civil-Military Relation
- Information Technology and Military Affairs
- Regional Case Studies: Comparative Analysis – USA; UK; South Africa; Nigeria; Russia; Indonesia; Canada; Brazil
- Theoretical Conclusion
- Conclusion: Report on Seminar Projects and Response Papers; Critical Comments on Classromm Experience; Eating and Chating.
RECOMMENDED READINGS
- Margaret Stacey Pgs. 134 – 141
- David Chuter, Defence Transformation. ISS Monograph No. 49 (2000)
- Anthony Forster, Armed Forces and Society in Europe Pgs. 1 – 18
- Charles C. Moskos and others (2000) The Post-Modern Military
- Timothy E. The Armed Forces and Society: A Framework for Analysis.
- A. F. Klimenko, "Globalisation and its Impact on Military Politics and Strategy
- Martin Shaw (2001). "The Development of 'Common – Risk" Society: A Theoretical Overview
- Christopher Dandeker (2001). "The Military in Democratic Societies: New Times and New Patterns of Civil-Military Relations"
- Bradford Booth and others. "Are Post-Cold War Militaries Postmodern?
- Anthony Forster. "A Critique of the Post-modern Military Thesis: The European Challenge
- Anthony Forster: "The Postmodern Military: The Irony of Strengthening Defence.
- No Name. The Post Fordist Military
- No Name. IT and Global Ruling Class
- Max Boot. "The Paradox of Military Technology"
- Castells M. "Information Technology, Globalisation and Social Formation".
- Paul T. M. Network Centric Warfare: Coalition Operations in the Age of US Military Primacy
- Gerald Scheneider. War in the Era of Globalisation
- Phillip H. Post-modernity Goes to War
- Michael E. "From Kadesh to Kandahar: Military Theory and the Future of War".
- Samuel P. H. "The Soldier and the State: The Theory and Politics of Civil-Military Relation".
- Albright D. "A Comparative Conceptualisation of Civil-Military Relation". World Politics. Vol. 44 No. 3
- Richard H. K. "The Erosion of Civilian Control of the Military in the USA Today. Naval War College Review Vol. 48 No. 3
- John F. B. "The Indonesian Military as a Professional Organization: Criteria and Ramification for Reform".
- John A. W. "The Postmodern Military Reconsidered". In Charles C. M. op-cit.
- Wilfred V. B. "Re-nationalisation of Military Strategy? New Challenging Global Environment". In Jurgen K. and Jean C. op-cit.
- Chunakhra G. M. The Militarisation of Politics and Society. Chapter 1
- Gruta S. "Theoretical Postulation: A Twin Van in Understanding Military and Politics.
- Janowitz Z. The Proffessional Army.
- Samir Amin. "The Alternative to the Neo-liberal System of Globalisation and Militarism: Imperialism Today and the Hegemonic Offensive of the United States".
- Stevan Mair. "The New World of Privatised Violence". IPS 2/2003.
- Martin Shaw. "War and Globality: The Role and Character of War in the Global Transition".
- Mary Kaldor. "Beyond Militarism Arms Races and Arms Control".
- Charles M. "What Ails the All-Volunteer Force: An Institutional Perspective".
- Carl Boggs. "Overview: Globalisation and the New Militarism". New Political Science. Vol. 24 No. 1 (2002).
- Carl C. and Charles K. (1997). "Post-Cold War US Military Expenditure in the Context of World Spending Trends".
- Mick Drake (1997). The Question of Military Technology: A Pocalypties or Politics?
- Pita O. Agbese. "The Politics of Stable Civil-Military Relations".
- Rod Hague and Martin Harro (2004) Comparative Government and Politics. Macmillan. Hampshire England.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
* Evaluation of students will be based on end of the semester examination (70%) and Continuous Assessment (30%).
* The last 30 minutes of each lecture period will be discussion, debate, or any other thing I may come up with.
* On the CA students will be required to do so many things:
- Weekly assignment: this is as important as the final examination. Any student who failed to do one will miss all the points earmarked for class work.
- A Group Small research project.
- Research project response paper.
- Working Group discussion would be held.
- A supervised Test
- Students are expected to fully participate in class discussions
- Class attendance is a compulsory requirement
* In order to build competence and skills in work, you would be expected to improve on usage of ICT for learning.
* You would also be programmed to cultivate expressions in poetic compositions. So, poetry writing will be revived to capture self-expressions of the issues we are going to treat on the course.
* The relationship between students on the one hand and students with the teacher on the other hand determine a successful programme for development of knowledge. So, between you talk to each other. With your teacher, there is no fear. I am your facilitator.
* All other things on the requirement of class work in your 300 Level also applied here:
- For example, plagiarism and any other academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
- Secondly, active participation by asking questions, making observation and comments is the best way of learning which each student must try to use.
- Thirdly, there are on my blogspot-Online, many different materials showing how to improve quality of learning and research. So, you are required to access them.
* Finally, my watch word in this academic year is as in 2010/2011 session i.e. education is for self-transformation. So, watch yourself, what is changing in you. You are going to tell us.
POL. 4301: SMALL RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS 2010/2011
S/N | SEMINAR OF | TITLE |
1. | Abubakar S. Tanbai | Military as a Province of Accumulation of Capital |
2. | Adamu Adamu Alhassan | The Modern Army and Society: Mode of Recruitment, Function, Structure and Orientation |
3. | Ahmad Tijjani | Militarism as the Silent Norm in the Globalised Society |
4. | Alkassim Kabir Imam | What are the Characteristics of a Modern Military |
5. | Aminu Bello | Usefulness and Values of Military in the Society |
6. | Aremu Lateef | Mass Conscripted Army: A Critical Analysis |
7. | Basiru Kabiru | The Role of IT in Transformation of Military Operation |
8. | Charles Umaru Zubairu | The Rise of Post-Modern Military in Third World Countries |
9. | Kingsley O. O. | Conceptualising the Military from a Modernist View Point |
10. | Mansur Abdullahi | The Military – Society Relations: Historical Perspectives |
11. | Maryam Sunusi Sani | The Transformation of Armed Forces from Modern to Postmodern |
12. | Muhammad Ismail Salisu | The Military, Civil Society and Democracy in Developing Countries: Prospect for the Future |
13. | Muhammad Rilwan Abdussalam | Volunteer Force Army: An Institution or an Occupation |
14. | Muhyideen Tiamiyu | Armed Forces and Class Tendency in Modern Society |
15. | Nurudeen Mohammed | Post Modernism and Military Organisation |
16. | Patricia Moji Lewu | Politics and Military in Modern Society: The Case of Nigeria |
17. | Salisu Lawan Ahmad | Militarism as a Concept Comes from Neo-liberal Society. Can Neo-liberal Society Evolve Without Militarism? |
18. | Shehu Usman Ali | The Concepts of Military and Militarism |
19. | Sufyan Tanko Dahiru | Analysis of Changing Military Formation in Modern Society |
20. | Zainab Umar Sanusi | The Relevance of Military in the Society |
POL. 3314
SUMMARY OF RESULT
2010/2011
A………………..16 Students
B………………..57 Students
C………………..60 Students
D………………..17 Students
E………………..39 (4 are CO Students)
F………………..09 (2 are CO Students)
Total =====195 Students
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