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Module Title	LC Understanding Politics
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 26060
Module Lead	DR. Kerr
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This is an introductory course designed to familiarise students with a broad spectrum of theories, approaches and issues related to the concept of power and contemporary political ideas. The aim is to provide students with a solid foundation of key skills and knowledge upon which they can build their own perspectives on a number of themes and issues which they are likely to encounter over the course of their degree programme. The course is divided into two main parts - the first part looks at different conceptions of politics and power, whilst the second half of the course examines a number of contemporary ideas and political issues.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a familiarity with a broad spectrum of theories, approaches and issues related to the concept of power and contemporary political ideas Distinguish between major theories of power, politics and the state and link these issues of contemporary political debate Identify broad trends in the development of political ideas and analytical approaches to the study of politics and power
Assessment	26060-02 : 1000 Word Assessment : Coursework (30%) 26060-05 : 2500 Word Assessment : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word essay (25%) 1 x 2500 word essay (75%). Reassessment by failed component
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