Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 Hours. 18 x 1 Hour Lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 8 Hours. 8 x 1 Hour |
| Other | 4 Hours. 4 x 1 Hour Workshops |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 1 x 2,000 word essay | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Exam | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students may, subject to Faculty approval, have the opportunity to resit this module, normally during the supplementary examination period. For further clarification please contact the Teaching Programme Administrator in the Department of International Politics. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate through written work and examination, an understanding of the key concepts necessary to study Politics and International Politics at Part One level.
- Apply this understanding to other areas of study
- Write essays in an academic context
- Use appropriate referencing techniques
- Compile a bibliography
- Identify and implement appropriate reading strategies
Brief description
The primary aim of the module is to ensure that students are provided with an understanding of the key concepts necessary to study Politics and International Politics at Part One. Lectures and readings will focus on the meaning of principal concepts in the field, their location within a larger perspective, and their application to theoretical and empirical analysis. Students will have the opportunity to develop advanced conceptual skills relevant to the design and development of all the work they will produce in the Department. The module also aims to introduce students to key skills as well as raise awareness of Personal Development Plans.
Content
Change and Progress: Ideology; History; Progress; The State and European Integration
War and Conflict : War; Terrorism; Deterrence; Containment
State and System: Sovereignty; The Westphalian System; Democracy; Nationalism
Rich and Poor: Colonialism; Globalization; Global Justice; Development
Four seminars will focus on the topics of each section and four on improving student study skills.
The study skills seminars will cover the following topics:
- Essential Reading and Note-taking Skills
- Seminars and Presentations
- Essay writing, Citations and Bibliographies
- Exams
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Students will be expected to submit their work in word-processed format and the presentation of work should reflect effective expression of ideas and good use of language skills in order to ensure clarity, coherence and effective communication. |
| Problem solving | Independent project work and problem solving will be one of the central goals of the module; the submission of an essay will require that the student develops independent research skills as well as problem solving skills. |
| Research skills | The submission of an essay will reflect the independent research skills of the student. The need to locate appropriate research resources and write up the results will also facilitate research skills. Research preparation for a seminar presentation will develop independent project skills. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4