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Module Title
LI Analysing Political Worlds
School
Government
Department
Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code
08 26957
Module Lead
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module uses classic and contemporary political science research on substantive political issues to introduce students to a range of key theories, concepts and debates within the discipline. The module thus allows students to consider a range of approaches to political analysis, to the nature and distribution of power, and to state-societal relations in contemporary systems.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Achieve a critical understanding of why the core of Political Science is contested and why the discipline is characterised by diversity and pluralism;
Display a familiarity with a range of contemporary approaches to political analysis and the study of the state;
Utilise particular theories and concepts in the analysis of substantive political issues.
Assessment
26957-01 : Essay 1500 Words : Coursework (25%)
26957-02 : Take home test 2500 words : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
1 x 1500 word essay (due in Wk 5) (25%)
1 x 2500 word take home test (due in after holiday) (75%)
